Description
Tender and flavorful chicken meatballs made with ricotta and fresh spinach, baked to perfection for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta, spinach, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Parmesan, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.