Description
Juicy spinach feta chicken meatballs baked until lightly golden, packed with fresh herbs and creamy feta. Perfect for meal prep, easy dinners, and healthy lunches all week.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped spinach, crumbled feta, minced garlic, diced red onion, egg, breadcrumbs, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into about 16 evenly sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly brush or drizzle olive oil over the tops of the meatballs.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until cooked through and lightly golden. Internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving or storing for meal prep.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep the meatballs tender.
- If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze out excess moisture before mixing.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg