How to Make Chicken Spinach Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Spinach Meatballs are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional meatballs. These savory little bites are packed with flavor and nutrients, making them the perfect addition to your meal rotation. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer for your next gathering, these chicken spinach meatballs are sure to impress.

What sets these meatballs apart from the rest is the addition of fresh spinach. Not only does it add a vibra...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • ¼ large onion
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • ⅓ (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed, not drained
  • ½ cup grated Asiago cheese
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (Optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 25 meatballs

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
  • Combine onion, jalapeno peppers, ginger, and garlic in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped.
  • Place onion mixture, chicken, spinach, Asiago cheese, feta cheese, salt, basil, and turmeric in a large bowl. Mix together gently. Form mixture into balls. Arrange balls about 1/2 inch apart on the baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    215 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 86mg
    • Sodium: 652mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 195mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 425mg