One-Pan Creamy Lemon Garlic Turkey Meatballs
Prepare tender turkey meatballs and a rich, creamy lemon garlic sauce all in a single pan for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, 2 minced cloves of garlic, Parmesan cheese, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into small, uniform meatballs (about 1 inch diameter).
- Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, working in batches if necessary. Remove the browned meatballs and set them aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the chopped shallot to the skillet and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Let the sauce simmer and reduce slightly for 3 minutes.
- Return the browned meatballs to the skillet. Cover the skillet and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve this dish over cooked orzo, pasta, or rice to soak up the extra sauce.
- For a thicker sauce, let it simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes before adding the spinach.
- You can substitute ground chicken for ground turkey if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 110