Chicken Ricotta Meatballs (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 lb ground chicken.
02 - 1/2 cup ricotta cheese.
03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
04 - 1 egg.
05 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced.
07 - 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning.
08 - Salt and pepper to taste.
09 - 2 tablespoons butter.
10 - 1 clove garlic, minced.
11 - 1 cup heavy cream.
12 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
13 - 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped.

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Mix chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, seasonings. Shape into 1-inch meatballs and place on lined baking sheet.
03 - Bake 20-25 minutes until cooked through and golden.
04 - Melt butter, sauté garlic. Add cream and Parmesan, simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
05 - Add spinach to sauce, season with salt and pepper. Cook until spinach wilts.
06 - Serve meatballs over pasta topped with spinach Alfredo sauce.

# Notes:

01 - Can be made ahead and reheated.
02 - Freezes well for up to three months.
03 - Sauce thickness can be adjusted with cream amount.

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