Chicken Ricotta Meatballs in Spinach Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)

Instructions

1. Make meatball mixture:
2. In a bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta, parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
3. Shape meatballs:
4. Form into small meatballs (about 1.5 inches).
5. Cook meatballs:
6. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
7. Make Alfredo sauce:
8. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
9. Add cheese & spinach:
10. Combine:
11. Return meatballs to the pan and simmer in the sauce for 5-7 minutes until coated and heated through.
12. Serve: