Description
These juicy chicken ricotta meatballs are cooked to perfection and served with a creamy spinach Alfredo sauce. This comforting, low-carb dish can be served over pasta, rice, or even on its own for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through (about 8-10 minutes).
- In the same skillet, add Alfredo sauce and spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted and sauce is heated through.
- Serve the meatballs with the spinach Alfredo sauce over pasta or rice. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for ground chicken for a leaner option.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- If you prefer a creamier sauce, you can add extra Alfredo sauce to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes