Baked Chicken Meatballs

Moist, tasty enough to enjoy all on their own (or with your favorite tomato sauce), and stuffed with a sneaky serving of spinach, these healthy Baked Chicken Meatballs are basic, done better.

Ingredients:

1 large egg

1 pound ground chicken (I like 93% lean)

1/2 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs

1/3 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons tomato paste divided

3 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley finely chopped

2 1/2 cups fresh spinach lightly packed

For Serving:

Tomato sauce

Cooked whole wheat pasta, zucchini, or other vegetable noodles

Buns for sandwiches

Toothpicks to serve as an appetizer