Chicken Ricotta Alfredo (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Meatballs
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1 pound of ground chicken
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Half a cup of ricotta cheese
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Half a cup of breadcrumbs
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1 large egg
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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A quarter cup of Parmesan cheese, grated
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1 teaspoon of oregano (dried)
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1 teaspoon of dried basil
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A pinch of salt and pepper (adjust as per taste)
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2 tablespoons olive oil for greasing purposes
→ For the Spinach Alfredo Sauce
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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3 cups of spinach, fresh and chopped
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1 cup of heavy cream
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One-half cup grated Parmesan
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning (dried)
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Salt and pepper, season to taste
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Optional: a quarter cup of parsley, freshly chopped for garnish
# Instructions:
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Start by getting your oven to 400°F (or 200°C). Then, grease a baking tray lightly with olive oil.
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In a big mixing bowl, toss in the ground chicken, ricotta, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, herbs, and a bit of salt and pepper. Stir gently until everything comes together.
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Roll the mixture into balls that are about 1 1/2 inches big—you should get around 16. Lay them on your greased tray and bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until they’re golden and done.
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While the meatballs are baking, warm olive oil on a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic for a minute, then toss in the spinach. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it wilts down.
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Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens up a bit. Mix in the cheeses and seasoning, stirring well until everything’s melted and smooth. Add salt and pepper to your liking.
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Once the sauce is ready, add those cooked meatballs into it. Gently coat the meatballs and let everything cook for another 5 to 7 minutes so the flavors mix well. Sprinkle parsley on top if you'd like and serve up!
# Notes:
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If you need gluten-free, swap regular breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
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Tastes amazing on top of zucchini noodles or pasta!
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You can easily prep these meatballs ahead of time and bake them later.