Chicken Meatballs Florentine with Spaghetti
Chicken Meatballs Florentine with Spaghetti is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken meatballs cooked in a creamy Florentine sauce with spaghetti pasta. The chicken meatballs are seasoned with herbs and spices, then simmered in a creamy spinach and cheese sauce for a rich and comforting meal. It's a satisfying and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 12 oz spaghetti cooked according to package instructions
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, then shape the mixture into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Stir in the grated mozzarella cheese until melted and well combined.
- Serve the chicken meatballs and Florentine sauce over cooked spaghetti.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 846kcal (42%)Carbohydrates: 76g (25%)Protein: 41g (82%)Fat: 42g (65%)Saturated Fat: 20g (125%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 223mg (74%)Sodium: 588mg (26%)Potassium: 1040mg (30%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 2497IU (50%)Vitamin C: 7mg (8%)Calcium: 246mg (25%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
