Baked Spinach Chicken Meatballs

 

• 1 pound ground chicken
• ▢1 large egg
• ▢1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• ▢1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• ▢1/2 teaspoon paprika
• ▢1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ▢1/2 teaspoon salt
• ▢1/2 teaspoon pepper
• ▢2 teaspoons dried oregano
• ▢1 slice whole wheat bread, toasted and crumbled (about 3/4 cup breadcrumbs)
• ▢1 cup finely chopped spinach
• ▢1 Tablespoon olive oil

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Mix the ground chicken, egg, parmesan cheese, and spices together.
• Add in the breadcrumbs and chopped spinach, mix.
• Pour the oil into the bottom of a baking dish or cast iron skillet.
• Roll the mixture into about 18-19 meatballs, placing each one in the oiled baking dish or skillet.
• Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven, flip the meatballs, and add the pasta sauce, making sure to coat each meatball.
• Bake for another 10 minutes (or until fully cooked).

(Source: https://www.jaroflemons.com/baked-chicken-meatballs/#recipe)