Low Carb Spinach Chicken Meatballs (Printable Version)

Baked chicken meatballs with spinach, Parmesan and almond flour — quick, low-carb and gluten-free.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken & Vegetables

01 - 1.1 lb ground chicken
02 - 5 oz 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 ground black pepper

→ To Cook

12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

# How To Make:

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. Sauté onion and garlic for 2 minutes until softened. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes. Let the mixture cool.
03 - In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the cooled spinach mixture and mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
04 - With damp hands, shape the mixture into 16 small meatballs and arrange evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Brush or drizzle the meatballs with the remaining olive oil.
06 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - Allow meatballs to rest for 3 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These meatballs are secretly packed with veggies, making every bite flavorful and nourishing.
  • They're easy to prep, quick to cook, and the leftovers taste just as good reheated for lunch.
02 -
  • If the spinach mixture goes in while still hot, you'll end up with mushy meatballs that fall apart.
  • Switching to ground turkey works just as well but can be a little drier—add a splash of olive oil if you do.
03 -
  • Baking instead of frying keeps the meatballs moist and your stovetop clean.
  • Letting the sauteed spinach mix cool before stirring in prevents soggy, falling-apart meatballs every time.

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