Chicken Ricotta Meatballs
My Chicken Ricotta Meatballs are tender, juicy, and packed with flavor! Made with ground chicken, creamy ricotta cheese, parmesan, and fresh herbs, they have a light, melt-in-your-mouth texture that sets them apart from traditional meatballs. Baked to perfection in just 15 minutes, these meatballs make for a delicious, protein-packed meal.
Servings: 6
Calories: 452kcal
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Large Mixing Bowl
- 2 ½ Tablespoon Cookie Scoop
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 2 cups ricotta cheese soft
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon fresh basil minced
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
- 2 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅔ cup Panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and lightly grease a large baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, keeping your breadcrumbs until last. By hand, mix until well combined.
- Using a 2 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop, make medium sized meatballs and lightly shape into a tighter ball, then place on a prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165F.
- Cool on the baking sheet until ready to serve.
Notes
- To make uniform meatballs, that cook evenly, use a cookie scoop to portion them out. Apply light pressure when rolling to a ball.
- Mixing just until combined keeps the meatballs tender. Apply light pressure when mixing the meat mixture through your hands to blend all the ingredients together.
- Letting the mixture rest in the fridge for 10-15 minutes can help make shaping easier.
- Meatballs should reach an internal temperature of 165°F for doneness.
- These are perfect to make in bulk as they freeze well, so make extras for quick meals later.
- Makes: About 30 Meatballs
- Serving: About 5 Meatballs
Nutrition
Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 241mg | Sodium: 1155mg | Potassium: 955mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 679IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 2mg
