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Tender baked chicken meatballs with spinach served for dinner
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Baked Chicken & Spinach Meatballs

Baked chicken and spinach meatballs are tender, flavorful, and oven-baked for an easy, lighter alternative to traditional meatballs—perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories:
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach finely chopped
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs optional
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin
  2. Preheat and prepare your cookware as needed. Cooking times and results may vary depending on your equipment and ingredients.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
  4. In a large bowl, gently mix ground chicken, ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, egg, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  5. Form the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs and place them evenly on the baking sheet.
  6. Lightly brush the tops with olive oil.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until lightly golden and cooked through.
  8. Let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes before serving.