Creamy Chicken Meatballs (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base for Meatballs

01 - 1/2 cup whole milk
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1.5 pounds ground turkey or chicken (about 700 grams)
04 - 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
05 - 6 ounces ricotta cheese (around 3/4 cup)

→ Flavorings for Meatballs

06 - 1 medium onion, chopped finely
07 - 3 cloves of garlic, minced
08 - 1/4 cup of chopped parsley, fresh
09 - 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
10 - 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - 1 teaspoon of Italian herb blend

→ Rich Cream Sauce

13 - 4 tablespoons butter
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
15 - 6 slices of bacon, cooked
16 - 5 ounces spinach leaves (150 grams)
17 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
18 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley for topping
19 - 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (35% fat)
20 - 2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated freshly
21 - 1/2 teaspoon of salt

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 450°F (235°C). Lay parchment paper on a large baking sheet.
02 - In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with milk. Let it sit for a couple of minutes so it softens.
03 - Use a food processor to finely pulse sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, onion, and parsley.
04 - In a big bowl, gently mix together ricotta, meat, the aromatic mix, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, herbs, and salt. Don’t overdo the mixing.
05 - Shape into about 18 to 20 balls (roughly 2.5 inches each). Put them onto the baking sheet, spray lightly with oil, and bake until crisp, around 15-20 minutes.
06 - In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Take it out of the pan. Add butter to the same pan and sauté garlic till fragrant.
07 - Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for a couple of minutes. Add salt, pepper, and then whisk in Parmesan until it melts into the sauce.
08 - Stir in the spinach until it softens. Add baked meatballs and let everything simmer together for two minutes until thick. Top with crispy bacon and parsley.

# Notes:

01 - Swapping ground chicken with turkey works great too.
02 - Ricotta gives these meatballs a super soft texture.
03 - This dish is perfect over any pasta of your choice.

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