Southern Style Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Creamy Spinach Alfredo
Enjoy the rich flavors of Southern Style Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs combined with a creamy spinach Alfredo sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta, spinach, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat and add mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the baked meatballs before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the meatball mixture sit for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with a side of garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Southern Style, Baked Chicken, Ricotta Meatballs, Spinach Alfredo