Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs

Here’s a delicious recipe for Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs — tender, flavorful, and perfect with pasta, salad, or as a tasty appetizer!

🍗🧀 Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground chicken

• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

• 1 large egg

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Olive oil spray or drizzle

🔪 Instructions:

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

2. Mix Ingredients:
   In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined — don’t overwork.

3. Form Meatballs:
   Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of mixture and roll into balls. Place them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.

4. Bake:
   Lightly spray or drizzle meatballs with olive oil. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C).

5. Serve:
   Serve hot with marinara sauce over pasta, in subs, or as appetizers with your favorite dipping sauce.

🍽️ Tips:

• Add finely chopped spinach or grated zucchini for extra veggies.

• For a crispier crust, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end (watch closely).

• Freeze uncooked meatballs on a baking sheet, then transfer to a bag for easy meal prep.