Description
Tender Italian-style chicken meatballs enriched with creamy herbed ricotta, pan-cooked until golden and juicy, perfect for an easy yet comforting homemade meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g ground chicken
- 120 g ricotta cheese
- 40 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 60 g breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, ricotta cheese, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Using your hands or a scoop, form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 2 tablespoons each.
- Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs to the skillet in a single layer, working in batches if needed, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove from the skillet and let the meatballs rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a light hand when mixing to keep the meatballs tender.
- If the mixture feels too soft, chill it for 10 minutes before shaping.
- Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure even browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
Keywords: Italian chicken meatballs, chicken meatballs with ricotta, herbed ricotta meatballs, easy chicken meatballs, Italian dinner recipe