Discover an easy delicious recipe for savory baked chicken ricotta meatballs Perfect for dinner or meal prep Try this simple dish tonight
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound ground chicken
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free optional)
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
With wet hands, shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
