Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs
These Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs are tender, flavorful, and perfect for a healthy Italian-inspired meal. They combine lean chicken with creamy ricotta for a moist and delicious dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cooking spray or olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta cheese, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Mix all ingredients gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture to keep meatballs tender.
- Using your hands or a scoop, form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Optionally serve with marinara sauce or over pasta.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve the meatballs with fresh marinara sauce and a sprinkle of fresh basil or parmesan. These meatballs also freeze well for quick meals later.
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