Description
Delightful Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs blend the savory richness of chicken and creamy ricotta for a satisfying dish, perfect for family dinners or appetizers.
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) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or oil spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, onion, herbs, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix gently.
- Portion the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until cooked through and golden, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve warm with marinara sauce over pasta, in subs, or as an appetizer.
Notes
These meatballs can be made ahead and stored. They freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg