Description
Delicious chicken meatballs served in a creamy spinach Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g of ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs
- 2 cups of fresh spinach
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 clove of minced garlic
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Knead the mixture well until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form small balls with the mixture and place them on a tray.
- In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir well until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Incorporate the meatballs back into the skillet and cook on low heat for 5 minutes, allowing them to absorb the sauce.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of salt and pepper according to taste.
- For a healthier version, you can use whole wheat breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: chicken meatballs, Alfredo sauce, spinach, easy recipes, homemade food