Low Carb Spinach Chicken Meatballs (Printer-friendly)

Spinach-studded chicken meatballs with Parmesan and almond flour; low-carb, gluten-free, ready in 35 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken & Vegetables

01 - 1.1 pounds ground chicken
02 - 5 ounces fresh spinach, finely chopped
03 - 1 small onion, finely diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Binders & Seasonings

05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 2 tablespoons almond flour
08 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ To Cook

12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook for 2 minutes until softened. Add chopped spinach and sauté for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Set aside to cool.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, grated Parmesan, almond flour, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the cooled spinach mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
04 - With damp hands, form the mixture into 16 small meatballs and place them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Brush or drizzle the meatballs with the remaining tablespoon olive oil.
06 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F.
07 - Allow meatballs to rest for 3 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It&aposs like sneaking extra greens right into a juicy, savory bite.
  • This dish rescued weeknight dinners when I wanted something filling without feeling heavy.
02 -
  • Piling in the spinach while it&aposs still hot will turn the mix sloppy—cool it first or you&aposll regret it.
  • Brushing the meatballs with oil instead of just drizzling guarantees you&apossll get those tasty browned tops.
03 -
  • I learned the hard way not to skip the resting stage—even a short pause after baking keeps them juicy inside.
  • Don't crowd the pan, or the meatballs will steam instead of turning beautifully golden.

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