Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat, then stir in the mozzarella until melted and smooth.
- Serve the meatballs drenched in the spinach Alfredo sauce.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey instead of chicken.
- Feel free to add extra vegetables to the sauce for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 45 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams