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Southern-Style Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce

These baked chicken–ricotta meatballs stay unbelievably moist thanks to creamy ricotta and Parmesan. Tossed in a silky spinach Alfredo, they make a comforting, restaurant-worthy dinner with the straightforward method you expect from tinsuf.

Finish under the broiler for extra color if you like a bubbly top.
  • Author: tinsuf
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Southern American
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  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings
  • Keywords: chicken ricotta meatballs, spinach Alfredo, baked meatballs

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Ingredients

For the Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil, for drizzling

For the Spinach Alfredo Sauce

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

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