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Spinach Alfredo Chicken Meatballs

Spinach Alfredo Chicken Meatballs
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Spinach Alfredo Chicken Meatballs combine juicy, lean chicken meatballs with fresh spinach and a creamy Alfredo sauce to create a quick, healthy, and comforting dish. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners and appeals to both adults and kids with its rich but light flavor profile.

Ingredients

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Meatball Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Cooking Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups Alfredo sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Spinach and Chicken Mixture: Finely chop fresh spinach and sauté briefly in a touch of olive oil until wilted and tender. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, cooked spinach, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, Italian breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients without overworking the meat.
  2. Shape the Meatballs: Using your hands or a scoop, form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter to ensure even cooking and good presentation.
  3. Brown the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes until golden-brown crust forms but not fully cooked through.
  4. Simmer in Alfredo Sauce: Pour Alfredo sauce into the skillet with browned meatballs and gently stir to coat. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes to cook meatballs through and allow flavors to meld.
  5. Serve Warm and Enjoy: Check seasoning and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve meatballs with pasta, rice, steamed vegetables, or as desired.

Notes

  • Use fresh spinach for better texture and flavor compared to frozen.
  • Do not overmix meatball mixture to keep them tender rather than dense.
  • Maintain uniform meatball size for even cooking and appearance.
  • Simmer sauce gently to prevent separation or curdling.
  • Cook one test meatball first to check seasoning before shaping all meatballs.

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