Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs Recipe Easy Download

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 0.5 cup ricotta cheese
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• to taste Salt and pepper
• 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
• for garnish Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Using your hands, mix the ingredients until fully combined, but be careful not to overwork the meat.
4. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a meatball. Place the meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
5. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
6. While the meatballs bake, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
7. Once the meatballs are finished baking, gently add them to the marinara sauce, coating them while avoiding breaking them apart.
8. Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.