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Juicy Chicken Ricotta Meatballs in Spinach Alfredo Sauce: Creamy, Comforting & Absolutely Irresistible

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Chicken Ricotta Meatballs in Spinach Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • ¾ cup ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup parmesan, grated
  • â…“ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Alfredo Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • ¾ cup grated parmesan
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix meatball ingredients in a bowl. Form into 18–20 balls.
  2. Sear meatballs in olive oil until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. In same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add cream, spinach, salt, nutmeg, and parmesan. Simmer 2–3 min.
  4. Return meatballs to skillet. Simmer 8–10 min until cooked through.
  5. Serve over pasta or rice. Garnish with parmesan and herbs.

Storage: Fridge: 3–4 days
Freezer: 2 months
Reheat: Low heat with splash of cream or milk

Notes

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Total Time: 35 min
Servings: 4–5
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American

  • Author: niold.com