Delicious Chicken Ricotta Meatballs in Alfredo Sauce
Tender chicken meatballs blended with creamy ricotta and nestled in a rich Alfredo sauce, perfect for a comforting family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- Pasta or zoodles for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine ground chicken, ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Mix until everything is well incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
- Form the mixture into meatballs (about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, until they’re golden and cooked through.
- Heat the Alfredo sauce in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve the meatballs over pasta or zoodles, topped with extra parsley.
Notes
You can shape the meatballs ahead of time and refrigerate them for up to a day before baking. Also, consider using an air fryer for a quicker meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs with sauce and pasta
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: meatballs, chicken, ricotta, Alfredo sauce, Italian, comfort food, dinner, quick meal