Chicken Meatball Sliders with Mozzarella and Wilted Spinach Recipe

Name: Chicken Meatball Sliders with Mozzarella and Wilted Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 lb. ground chicken; 1 egg; 1 Garlic clove, minced; Sea salt; Freshly ground pepper; 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds, ground; 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes; 1/2 c. panko breadcrumbs; 1/4 c. finely chopped parsley; 2 c. good-quality marinara sauce; 12 oz. baby spinach; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 8 slices mozzarella (from 8 oz. ball); 8 slider buns, heated

Servings: persons

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb. ground chicken
1 egg
1 Garlic clove, minced
Sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 tsp. fennel seeds, ground
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 c. panko breadcrumbs
1/4 c. finely chopped parsley
2 c. good-quality marinara sauce
12 oz. baby spinach
Juice of 1/2 lemon
8 slices mozzarella (from 8 oz. ball)
8 slider buns, heated

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and oil a small metal baking dish.
2
In medium bowl, using your hands, combine chicken, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, fennel seeds, crushed red pepper flakes, breadcrumbs, and parsley until combined.
3
Divide mixture into 8 meatballs (use an ice cream scoop for a perfect shape) and place close together in baking dish.
4
Bake 12 minutes.
5
Pour sauce over meatballs, then return to oven for 3 minutes more, until sauce is heated through, and meatballs register an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Heat broiler.
6
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet.
7
Saute spinach until just-wilted, 2 minutes.
8
Season with lemon juice and salt and pepper.
9
Top each meatball with mozzarella and place under broiler 1 to 2 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling.
10
Make sliders by topping meatballs on buns and topping with sauteed spinach.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, 1 lb. ground chicken, 1 egg, 1 Garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Meatball Sliders with Mozzarella and Wilted Spinach falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Meatball Sliders with Mozzarella and Wilted Spinach

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