Florentine Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Parmesan Sauce
Florentine Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Parmesan Sauce feature juicy chicken bites speckled with spinach and onion, simmered in a rich garlic-Parmesan and white wine cream. The balance of tender meatballs and velvety sauce makes it special enough for date night yet cozy for family dinners. Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up every drop.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 10x15-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3
For the meatballs, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the chopped spinach and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, panko, cornstarch, Italian seasoning, salt, and crushed red pepper. Gently stir in the cooled onion mixture.
- 5
Form the mixture into about 20 meatballs, using about 1 1/2 tablespoons per meatball. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 6
Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the meatballs registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 20 to 25 minutes.
- 7
Meanwhile, for the sauce, heat butter in the same skillet. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the flour and cook 1 additional minute. Pour in the wine and chicken broth. Simmer and stir until thickened and bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook until slightly thickened, 2 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 8
Add the meatballs to the skillet and stir to coat them in the sauce. Return to a simmer, about 1 minute.
- 9
Serve warm.
- Calories 738.41 kcal High
- Protein 35.95 g Good Source
- Carbs 40.21 g Moderate
- Total Fat 42.26 g High
- Saturated Fat 22.49 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 190.51 mg High
- Sodium 746.54 mg High
- Fiber 1.3 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.93 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.51 g Low Source
- Calcium 660.52 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.84 mg Moderate
- Potassium 219.83 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 297.45 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 46.17 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Florentine Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Parmesan Sauce is an Italian dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, and Butter. Each serving provides about 738.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Florentine Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Parmesan Sauce?
- It is an Italian meatball recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Florentine Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Parmesan Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Chicken Broth. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Florentine Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Parmesan Sauce?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Florentine Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Parmesan Sauce?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 738.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Florentine Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Parmesan Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 9 steps.
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