Chicken Ricotta Meatballs in Alfredo Sauce
Tender meatballs made from ground chicken and ricotta, swimming in a creamy Alfredo sauce, perfect for cozy dinners and festive gatherings.
- 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 Option
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
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- Pasta or zoodles for serving
- Extra parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Form mixture into meatballs, about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until cooked through and golden.
- Heat Alfredo sauce in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve over pasta or zoodles, garnished with parsley.
Notes
Make-ahead: Prepare meatball mixture a day in advance. Use an air fryer for a quicker cooking option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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