Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs
Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional meatballs, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings. Made with lean ground chicken and creamy ricotta cheese, these tender meatballs are packed with flavor and paired with Italian herbs for an irresistible taste. Whether you serve them over pasta, in a sub, or as a tasty appetizer with marinara sauce, they are sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe makes it easy to enjoy comfort food without the guilt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 meatballs (4 servings)
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 small onion, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, grated onion, parsley or basil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix 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 golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Serve warm with your choice of sauce or as appetizers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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