Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups spinach Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and egg. Mix until just combined.
- Wet your hands and roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs; place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drizzle spinach Alfredo sauce over the meatballs and return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 55mg