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Southern-Style Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Creamy Spinach Alfredo

Tender baked chicken ricotta meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy spinach Alfredo sauce for the ultimate Southern comfort food dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Ricotta Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 egg large
  • 0.75 cup breadcrumbs Italian-style
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Creamy Spinach Alfredo
  • 3 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 cups baby spinach chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Large skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix all meatball ingredients gently until just combined.
  3. Form mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs and place on baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic, then add cream and Parmesan.
  6. Stir in spinach until wilted and sauce thickens.
  7. Add meatballs to sauce, simmer 3–5 minutes, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 34gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 680mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 12mg

Notes

Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread.

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