Chicken Ricotta Meatballs

A creamy twist on classic meatballs, enjoy Chicken Ricotta Meatballs magic tonight

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Chicken Ricotta Meatballs bring an elegant twist to traditional meatballs, combining the delicate taste of chicken with the creamy texture of ricotta. The dish traces its origins to Italian cuisine, where blending cheese into meatballs has been a longstanding practice, adding tenderness and richness.

Today, these meatballs are cherished for their mild flavor, soft bite, and versatility. Whether served over pasta, in a sandwich, or enjoyed solo, Chicken Ricotta Meatballs provide a protein-rich, wholesome meal with a delightful, unexpected creaminess. This modern favorite highlights the beauty of balancing lean meat with rich cheese, making it both nourishing and utterly irresistible.

Chicken Ricotta Meatballs

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• Author: EsmeSalon
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings depending on size 1x
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Easy

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Description

Creamy ricotta meets lean chicken in these melts-in-your-mouth meatballs.

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Ingredients

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For the Meatballs:

• 750 g chicken minced
• 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1/4 parsley
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning

For the Spinach Alfredo Sauce:

• 6 bacon strips
• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• Salt and pepper
• Additional:
• Pasta, ready to serve

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Instructions

Prep the Meatballs:

1. Heat your oven to 200°C/395°F
2. Soak the breadcrumbs in milk for a few minutes until absorbed.
3. Add the onion, garlic, parsley, and sun-dried tomatoes to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, scraping down the sides if needed.
4. In a large bowl, combine this mixture with the chicken, the soaked breadcrumbs, egg, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
5. Mix just until combined. Don’t overmix, or it will be dense.
6. Form the mixture into meatballs, golf ball size. I used an ice cream scoop.
7. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.

Prepare the Creamy Sauce:

1. Cook bacon strips until crispy. (I used diced bacon), chop, and set aside.
2. Add butter and melt it over medium heat.
3. Then, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
4. Pour in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a simmer. Lower the heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Add the baby spinach to the sauce, cooking just until wilted.
7. Place the meatballs back into the skillet, ensuring they are coated evenly with the sauce allowing the meatballs to absorb the flavors of the sauce and finish cooking until they reach the desired doneness.
8. Sprinkle the chopped bacon over the top and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
9. Serve hot, ideally over a bed of pasta (or rice)

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Equipment

Vitamix 12-Cup Food Processor

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Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls

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Parchment Paper

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Notes

Prepared, tried, and tested by Melanie from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes 

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1
• Calories: 691
• Sugar: 4.9 g
• Sodium: 910.9 mg
• Fat: 46.6 g
• Saturated Fat: 24.3 g
• Trans Fat: 0.4 g
• Carbohydrates: 15.4 g
• Fiber: 1.6 g
• Protein: 51.5 g
• Cholesterol: 232.8 mg

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