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Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs

Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs for an Irresistibly Light Dinner

Delightful baked chicken ricotta meatballs offer a lighter, creamy twist for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken or ground turkey for a substitute
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese whole milk ricotta for best creaminess
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Italian-style breadcrumbs preferred
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced
  • 1/2 cup Onion grated; shallots can be used for a sweeter touch
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Parsley or Basil) or dried herbs as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or olive oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta cheese, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, onion, fresh herbs, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix gently.
  3. Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  4. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden-brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Let the meatballs rest, then serve over pasta, in subs, or as appetizers with marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These meatballs are healthy, meal prep-friendly, and can be customized with various add-ins.

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