Description
Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs are a delicious and wholesome twist on classic meatballs, combining juicy ground chicken with creamy ricotta cheese. These tender meatballs are easy to prepare and packed with flavor, making them perfect for family dinners or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve them over pasta or with fresh tomato sauce for a satisfying meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, ground
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta cheese, parsley, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and breadcrumbs. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, heat tomato sauce in a saucepan over medium heat and stir in chopped basil.
- Serve meatballs topped with the warm tomato sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Substitute ground turkey for chicken or add spinach for added nutrition. Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor—dried herbs don’t provide the same vibrant taste. Chill the meatball mixture before baking to help maintain their shape.