Description
Deliciously comforting chicken meatballs made with ricotta cheese, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for frying or baking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, breadcrumbs, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- To cook, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and fry the meatballs until golden brown and cooked through (about 10-12 minutes), or bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve with marinara sauce over pasta, in subs, or as appetizers.
Notes
Keep an eye on cooking times to avoid dryness. These meatballs freeze well for future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg