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Healthy Spinach Chicken Meatballs Recipe

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These healthy spinach chicken meatballs are packed with fresh greens like spinach and parsley, combined with flavorful cheeses and seasonings. They bake up moist and tender, making them perfect for a quick weeknight meal, meal prep, or as a versatile addition to pasta, sandwiches, or grain bowls.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 15 meatballs

Ingredients

Meatball Mixture

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 2 cups finely chopped spinach (about one 5-ounce container, chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup chopped red onion
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs (can substitute regular breadcrumbs or gluten-free ground oats)
  • ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Prepare ingredients: Chop the spinach, parsley, red onion, and garlic. Measure out the breadcrumbs, parmesan, feta cheese, salt, and pepper. Lightly beat the egg in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, add the ground chicken. Mix in the chopped spinach, parsley, garlic, red onion, breadcrumbs, parmesan, feta, salt, and pepper until evenly incorporated.
  4. Add egg and mix: Pour the beaten egg into the mixture and stir thoroughly to bind all ingredients, allowing the mixture to come together well.
  5. Form meatballs: Using your hands, scoop out portions of the mixture and roll into balls roughly 1.5 inches in diameter. Continue until all mixture is formed into about 15 uniform meatballs.
  6. Bake meatballs: Place the meatballs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven on the center rack for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping the meatballs halfway through cooking to ensure even browning. The internal temperature should reach at least 165°F for safe consumption.
  7. Serve and enjoy: Serve these meatballs on their own with your favorite dipping sauce, tossed with pasta and olive oil or parmesan cheese, in a meatball sub sandwich, or as part of a wholesome grain bowl or salad.

Notes

  • For gluten-free options, substitute Panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free ground oats or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
  • Make sure to chop spinach finely so it incorporates smoothly into the meatballs.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check doneness; internal temperature should be 165°F.
  • These meatballs freeze well—cool completely before freezing and reheat thoroughly before serving.
  • You can swap ground chicken for ground turkey if preferred.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/healthy-spinach-chicken-meatballs-recipe/