Southern Style Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce
Southern Style Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce are a comforting dish that combines juicy chicken meatballs and creamy spinach sauce for a delightful family meal or impressive dinner party treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
- Ground chicken
- Ricotta cheese
- Fresh spinach
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- Alfredo sauce
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, ricotta, chopped spinach, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 18-20).
- Place meatballs on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Heat the alfredo sauce in a saucepan over medium heat while the meatballs bake.
- Toss baked meatballs in the warm alfredo sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, sear meatballs in a pan before baking. Substitute ground turkey for a leaner option or add fresh herbs like basil for extra zest. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.