Creamy Garlic Chicken Meatballs With Spinach
Creamy garlic chicken meatballs with spinach are heavenly with tender meatballs, rich garlic cream sauce, and fresh spinach in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients
1 pound ground chicken
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare Meatball Mixture:
In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form Meatballs:
Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs (about 20 total).
Brown the Meatballs:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Make the Sauce:
In the same skillet, add chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add Spinach:
Stir in chopped spinach and lemon juice. Cook until spinach wilts.
Finish Cooking:
Return meatballs to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until fully cooked and the sauce thickens slightly.
Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
You can substitute ground turkey for chicken.
Add extra Parmesan to the sauce for more richness.
Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
