Description
Spinach Garlic Meatballs with Mozzarella are a flavorful and nutritious dish that elevates any meal. These tender meatballs combine lean ground chicken, fresh spinach, aromatic garlic, and gooey mozzarella cheese, creating a delightful blend of textures and tastes. Baked to perfection, they can be served over pasta with marinara sauce or enjoyed in a sub for a comforting family dinner. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this recipe is sure to impress at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, spinach, garlic, breadcrumbs, mozzarella cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs (about 2 inches wide) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- While the meatballs are baking, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Toss baked meatballs in marinara sauce and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg