Spinach and Feta Chicken Meatballs
Delightful and versatile meatballs made with ground chicken, fresh spinach, and crumbled feta cheese, perfect for appetizers or main dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine ingredients for meatball mixture in a large bowl, mixing well.
- Prep the skillet by preheating it over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
- Sauté the meatballs in the skillet for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Serve warm with tzatziki, pasta, or a salad.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes or lemon juice. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg