Chicken ricotta meatballs with spinach Alfredo sauce combine tender chicken meatballs with a creamy spinach Alfredo sauce for a comforting and flavorful dish. Here’s how you can make it:
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Ricotta Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil, for cooking
For the Spinach Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)