Garlic Butter Spinach Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Baked Garlic Butter Spinach Chicken Parmesan Meatballs with creamy garlic parmesan sauce, marinara, and melty mozzarella. An easy, cozy family dinner!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground chicken or ground pork
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- red chili flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 4-6 small balls mozzarella cheese, torn
- 1 big handful fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a bowl, combine the chicken, panko, 1/3 cup parmesan, egg, and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper, then mix until just combined. Coat your hands with olive oil and roll the mixture into meatballs, making 15–16 meatballs.
- Arrange the meatballs in a baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes, until beginning to crisp on the outside.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the heavy cream, 2/3 cup parmesan, and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven. Add the butter, garlic, and chili flakes to the hot dish. Let the garlic sizzle in the butter for 2 minutes. Add the spinach, then pour the marinara and parmesan cream sauce over everything. Gently stir the sauces around the meatballs and top with torn mozzarella.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through (165°F), the sauce is bubbling, and the cheese is melted.
- Serve the meatballs and sauce over your favorite spaghetti. Top with fresh basil and enjoy!
Nutrition
Protein: 36g
