“Parmesan Chicken Meatballs” Is My Most Popular Recipe of 2024 (By a Landslide)

Jan Valdez
·2 min read
overhead shot of parmesan chicken meatballs with creamy spinach in a red cast iron pan
Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe; Food Styling: Brett Regot Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe; Food Styling: Brett Regot

I developed a lot of recipes last year. One of my favorites? Parmesan chicken meatballs with creamy spinach. It checks all the boxes: It’s comforting, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make. In this recipe, tender meatballs flavored with Parmesan cheese and herbs are baked to golden perfection, then nestled in a creamy, garlicky spinach sauce. It’s a meal that’s satisfying but not overly rich, which makes it perfect for weeknights or even meal prep. These meatballs pair well with just about anything — mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or even some crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Here are some of the rave reviews from people who have made it.

  • If you’re reading this: Make this! Seriously so delicious. I served it with lemon garlic orzo and it was soooo good. Also got one of my sons to help make the meatballs and they devoured them.

  • My grandson and I just finished making these chicken meatballs. He gave them a double thumbs up.

  • I’ve made this twice now, pretty much as written, and it’s simply exceptional. Even better as leftovers.

  • This recipe was easy to follow and our dish was DELICIOUS.

Get the recipe: Parmesan Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Spinach

What Makes Parmesan Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Spinach So Good

  • It’s the ultimate comfort food. Juicy chicken meatballs are smothered in a rich and creamy spinach sauce that’s great served over mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.

  • Baked meatballs are easy and mess-free. Rather than frying the meatballs, which can break down and crumble in a skillet, these ones are baked and broiled in the oven. This makes cleanup way easier!

overhead shot of creamy spinach and chicken meatballs served over mashed potatoes
Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe; Food Styling: Brett Regot Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe; Food Styling: Brett Regot

If You’re Making Parmesan Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Spinach, a Few Tips

  • Use a cookie scoop to portion the meatballs. The easiest and least messy way to measure and portion meatballs is with a medium cookie scoop (it’s not just for cookies!).

  • Prep ahead. You can prep the meatballs a couple of days ahead for an even quicker weeknight meal. The meatballs can be prepared and refrigerated raw or baked up to 2 days in advance. If the meatballs are fully cooked, bake them in a 400ºF oven until heated through before adding them to the sauce.

Get the recipe: Parmesan Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Spinach

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