It's so easy to make Italian Chicken Parmesan Meatballs! Mix and bake delicious, healthy meatballs to serve as is, or with a favorite sauce.
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1¼ cups chopped, fresh spinach leaves
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup all purpose flour can substitute almond flour for gluten-free
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional, but good)
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix ingredients well (you can use your hands or a fork), until they're fully combined.
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Using your hands, divide and roll ground chicken mixture into 12 evenly shaped, round meatballs. Place meatballs onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet, leaving a small space between each one.
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Place baking sheet into preheated oven on the middle rack. Bake meatballs for approx. 22-25 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned on top. Oven temperatures vary, so check them at the 22 minute mark. TIP: If you would like them browned a bit more after they're done, simply switch oven to the broiler setting. Place baking sheet about 3-4" from the broiler element. Broil meatballs for 1-2 more minutes. Rotate pan halfway through broiling time. TIP: KEEP AN EYE ON THEM SO THEY DON'T BURN!
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Remove from oven, and transfer the meatballs from baking sheet to plates. Serve as is, or with a favorite sauce or side dish. Enjoy!
NOTE: Caloric calculation made using all purpose flour