Description
These Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs are a delicious and healthier twist on traditional meatballs. Made with ground chicken, ricotta cheese, and fresh herbs, they’re tender, flavorful, and perfect when served with marinara sauce. A great option for a quick dinner or meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, ricotta cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve the meatballs with marinara sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer, you can sauté the meatballs in a pan instead of baking them.
- For added flavor, you can mix in some dried oregano or Italian seasoning.
- Make extra and store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
