Description
Tender and flavorful Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs infused with creamy ricotta, perfect for cozy dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) ground chicken
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk recommended)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Italian-style or plain)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 small onion, grated (or 2 tablespoons finely minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat with oil spray.
- Mix ground chicken, ricotta cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, onion, herbs, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and lightly golden.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce, over pasta, in subs, or as an appetizer.
Notes
These meatballs can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer. Substitute cottage cheese for ricotta if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg