Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce

Here’s a delicious recipe for **Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce**. These tender meatballs, made with chicken and ricotta cheese, are baked to perfection and served with a creamy spinach Alfredo sauce. This dish is perfect for a comforting dinner and pairs well with pasta, rice, or a side of vegetables.

### Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce

**Ingredients:**

*For the chicken ricotta meatballs:*
– 1 lb (450g) ground chicken
– 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian seasoned)
– 1 large egg
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
– 1/2 tsp dried oregano
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/4 tsp black pepper

*For the spinach Alfredo sauce:*
– 2 tbsp butter
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional, for extra flavor)

Instructions:

1. **Preheat the oven:** Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. **Make the meatballs:** In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.