Description
Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach are a comforting and flavorful dish that combines juicy ground chicken, creamy ricotta, and vibrant spinach. These meatballs are baked to golden perfection and topped with marinara sauce, making them a delightful addition to any meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is sure to be a family favorite that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 24 oz marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- With wet hands, form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about two tablespoons each) and place them in the baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Serve warm with pasta or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (about 180g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg