Ricotta Chicken Spinach (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - ½ cup grated Parmesan.
02 - 2 cups chopped fresh spinach.
03 - 1 teaspoon dried basil.
04 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
05 - 1 cup ricotta.
06 - 1 large egg.
07 - 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped.
08 - 1 pound ground chicken.
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil.
10 - ½ teaspoon salt.
11 - ¼ cup breadcrumbs, optional.
12 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano.

# Instructions:

01 - Turn your oven on to heat it up to 400°F (200°C).
02 - In a big bowl, toss chicken, ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, egg, garlic, and spices together.
03 - If things seem too wet, slowly work in breadcrumbs till the texture feels right.
04 - Roll up roughly 20–24 meatballs, each about 1.5 inches wide.
05 - Drizzle olive oil onto your baking tray and keep some space between the meatballs as you lay them out.
06 - Coat the tops with olive oil before sliding them into the oven.

# Notes:

01 - You can make and freeze these ahead of time.
02 - Breadcrumbs are optional to hold everything together.
03 - Ensure the center reaches 165°F before serving.

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