Description
Enrich your dinner repertoire with this delightful recipe for Chicken Ricotta Meatballs served with a creamy spinach sauce. This dish upgrades the traditional meatball with added smoothness from ricotta cheese and a verdant, creamy sauce that turns a simple meal into an exquisite experience. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or impressing guests, this recipe marries simplicity with gourmet flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked pasta, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Make the meatballs by combining ground chicken, ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Form into 1-inch meatballs and arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and golden.
- Prepare the sauce by melting butter, sautéing garlic, adding heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, and simmering until slightly thickened.
- Finish the sauce by stirring in chopped spinach, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cooking until creamy.
- Serve the cooked meatballs over pasta and top with the creamy spinach sauce. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes