Chicken Meatballs with Spinach and Roasted Garlic
These tender and flavorful chicken meatballs with spinach and roasted garlic are a delectable twist on a classic comfort food. Made with juicy ground chicken, nutrient-packed fresh spinach, and the sweet, caramelized richness of roasted garlic, these baked meatballs are both healthy and irresistibly savory. A touch of Parmesan cheese and warming spices like paprika and oregano bring depth to every bite, while breadcrumbs and egg ensure the perfect, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Easy to make and ready in less than an hour, these oven-baked meatballs are versatile enough to serve as an appetizer, a main dish over pasta or rice, or even paired with a crisp green salad for a lighter meal. This recipe is the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or crowd-pleasing gatherings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground chicken
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 Garlic bulb
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 Egg
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the top off the garlic bulb to expose the cloves, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, wrap in aluminum foil, and roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until soft and golden.
While the garlic is roasting, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the spinach until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat, let cool slightly, and chop finely.
Once the garlic is roasted, let it cool slightly, then squeeze the cloves out of their skins into a large mixing bowl. Mash the garlic into a paste with a fork.
Add the ground chicken, chopped spinach, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, black pepper, paprika, and oregano to the bowl with the roasted garlic. Mix well with your hands or a spoon until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1-2 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
Serve the meatballs warm as an appetizer, over pasta, rice, or alongside a fresh salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1786 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.0 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.6 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 621 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 5204 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.9 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 136.8 g | 274% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 913 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 3164 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
