Creamy Spinach Turkey Meatballs
Creamy Spinach Turkey Meatballs make weeknight dinners quick and tasty solving meal stress with a healthy comforting twist everyone will love
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey (lean, but not too dry)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped finely
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs (preferably fresh or panko for light texture)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (or a mix of oregano and basil)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for browning the meatballs)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). While it heats up, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, chopped spinach, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, eggs, minced garlic, diced onion, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Mix gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter, ensuring uniform size.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides for about 5 minutes without fully cooking them.
- Transfer the browned meatballs to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15–20 minutes until cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to low and add chicken broth. Scrape the pan to loosen browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream and softened cream cheese until smooth. Simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the baked meatballs back into the skillet, coating them with the creamy spinach sauce. Cook together for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Making creamy spinach turkey meatballs at home is a comforting, healthy dish packed with flavor. Featuring fresh spinach and a smooth creamy sauce, this recipe is quick, tasty, and balanced.