Description
Tender and flavorful chicken meatballs enriched with creamy ricotta cheese, perfect for a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 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 chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parmesan, oregano, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Mix until well combined but avoid overworking the mixture.
- Shape into 1-inch meatballs and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite sauce or pasta.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brown the meatballs in a pan before baking.
- Use fresh herbs if available for a brighter taste.
- If the mixture is too wet, add more breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken ricotta meatballs, Italian meatballs, baked chicken meatballs