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Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce

  • Author: Chef Sally

Description

Tender chicken meatballs with creamy ricotta, served with a rich spinach Alfredo sauce.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to low, add heavy cream, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes to coat in the sauce. Serve warm.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.