Description
Indulge in heartwarming Chicken Ricotta Meatballs enveloped in a creamy Alfredo sauce, perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 jar Alfredo sauce
- Pasta or zoodles for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring space between each.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
- Heat the Alfredo sauce in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and let them simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve the meatballs over pasta or zoodles, garnished with extra parsley.
Notes
Make-ahead options are available; prepare meatballs in advance and store them in the fridge or freeze for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg