Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (235°C).
- In a bowl, soak the Italian breadcrumbs in milk for about 2 minutes.
- Using a food processor, pulse the onion, garlic, parsley, and sun-dried tomatoes until finely chopped.
- In a large bowl, mix the chopped mixture with the ground chicken, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, ricotta, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Form the mixture into 18-20 meatballs, each about 2.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the meatballs are crispy and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While the meatballs are baking, fry the bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, letting it simmer, then whisk in Parmesan until melted.
- Toss in the baby spinach and stir until it wilts, then incorporate the baked meatballs into the sauce.
- Plate your meatballs with the creamy spinach Alfredo sauce and garnish with crispy bacon and fresh parsley.
Nutrition
Notes
Drizzle with balsamic glaze for extra flavor. High-quality ground chicken and careful mixing are key for juicy meatballs.
