Southern Style Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce
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Description
Although these yummy chicken meatballs in an Alfredo sauce make a great Sunday dinner, they are perfect for busy weeknights as well. Serve them with your choice of mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles or favorite pasta.
Ingredients
1 lb. ground chicken
1 c. Ricotta cheese
1 egg
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
1 t. salt
1/2 t. black pepper
1/2 t. paprika
3 T. olive oil
2 c. fresh spinach, chopped
1 c. heavy cream
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. milk
1/4 t. nutmeg
salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, Ricotta cheese, egg, 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika; mix well.
Shape mixture into golf ball sizedbmeatballs. Place them on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil.
Bake 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the Spinach Alfredo sauce. In a large skillet, heat 1 T. olive oil over medium heat; add the chopped spinach; cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the heavy cream, 1 c. grated Parmesan cheese, milk, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
When the meatballs are finished cooking, transfer them to the skillet with the sauce; gently toss to coat evenly.
Serve the meatballs and sauce over your favorite pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice, garnishing with parsley and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
4-6 servings.
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