Looking for a restaurant-quality dish you can make at home? These tender chicken ricotta meatballs are packed with flavor and smothered in a rich, creamy spinach Alfredo sauce. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, an indulgent weekend meal, or meal prepping!
✅ Low-Carb | ✅ High-Protein | ✅ Family-Friendly | ✅ Better Than Takeout
📌 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Rich & Creamy – Perfectly balanced Alfredo sauce.
✔️ Protein-Packed – Ideal for high-protein diets.
✔️ Easy & Quick – Ready in under 45 minutes!
✔️ Versatile – Serve with pasta, zoodles, or garlic bread.
🛒 Ingredients – What You’ll Need
🍗 For the Chicken Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ cup ricotta cheese 🧀
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 egg 🥚
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for keto)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 🌿
- Salt & pepper to taste
🧄 For the Spinach Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter 🧈
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream 🥛
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped 🥬
- Salt & pepper to taste
🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Meatballs
🔪 Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
🥢 In a large bowl, combine:
✅ Ground chicken
✅ Ricotta & Parmesan cheese
✅ Egg & breadcrumbs
✅ Minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
👨🍳 Mix well and form into 1-inch meatballs.
2️⃣ Bake the Meatballs
🥄 Arrange meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
🔥 Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
3️⃣ Make the Alfredo Sauce
🧄 Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
👃 Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
🥛 Pour in heavy cream, stirring occasionally.
⏳ Simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
4️⃣ Add the Spinach
🥬 Stir in chopped spinach & Parmesan cheese.
🧂 Season with salt & pepper, cooking until the spinach wilts.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
🍽️ Toss meatballs in the creamy Alfredo sauce and serve over:
✔️ Pasta for a classic Italian experience 🍝
✔️ Zoodles (zucchini noodles) for a low-carb option 🥒
✔️ Crusty garlic bread to soak up the sauce 🥖
👩🍳 Pro Cooking Tips & Variations
✅ Want Extra Flavor? Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. 🌶️
✅ Dairy-Free Alternative? Swap dairy for coconut cream & plant-based cheese. 🥥
✅ Need a Gluten-Free Option? Use almond flour instead of breadcrumbs. 🌰
✅ Meal Prep Friendly! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
⌛ Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Calories: ~650 kcal per serving
- Servings: 4
🔥 Perfect for: Busy weeknights, meal prep, keto diets, and family dinners!
