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Baked Spinach Chicken Meatballs

Baked Spinach Chicken Meatballs for a Healthy Dinner Twist

Baked Spinach Chicken Meatballs are a nutritious and flavorful meal option perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Can substitute with ground turkey.
  • 1 large Egg Use a flax egg for egg-free variation.
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Can be omitted for dairy-free versions.
  • 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Breadcrumbs Gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten-free diets.
  • 1 cup Spinach Fresh is best, but frozen works if water is removed.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Avocado oil is a suitable substitute.
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used if preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Freshly diced onion also works well.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika adds a lovely taste.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to your taste preference.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to your taste preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Feel free to experiment with other herbs.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pasta Sauce Choose marinara for a classic flavor.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Gather your ingredients as the oven warms up.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Fold in the whole wheat breadcrumbs and finely chopped spinach until evenly distributed.
  4. Lightly grease a baking dish or cast iron skillet with olive oil.
  5. Roll the meat mixture into 18 to 19 evenly sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them in the greased dish.
  6. Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes, then flip each meatball and return to the oven.
  7. Generously coat each meatball with pasta sauce.
  8. Bake for an additional 10 minutes until fully cooked and golden.
  9. Allow the meatballs to cool briefly before serving over pasta or as a snack.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These meatballs are a crowd-pleaser that can be served in various ways, perfect for meal prep and gatherings.

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