🌿An Easy Spring Inspired Dinner
There’s something about this time of year that calls for recipes that feel fresh, simple, and full of flavor. As we head into spring, I always find myself reaching for meals that are lighter but still satisfying, without adding time in the kitchen.
These Quick Sheet Tray Green Goddess Chicken Meatballs are exactly that. Ready in just 25 minutes, everything comes together on one pan for a no-fuss dinner that still feels a little special. The meatballs are tender and herb-packed, while the creamy green goddess sauce adds brightness and a fresh, vibrant finish.
Whether you’re wanting to celebrate the new season of Spring, or just need a new reliable weeknight dinner, this is the kind of recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
Why You’ll Love It
Quick & easy – ready in about 25 minutes with minimal prep
One pan meal – less cleanup, more simplicity
Fresh, herby flavor – a bright green goddess sauce that feels perfect for spring
High in protein & satisfying – balanced and nourishing without feeling heavy
FREE recipe– This is my once a month freebee recipe, Happy Spring!
Notes
Make it SCD: Omit the tamari and use dripped SCD yogurt in place of Greek yogurt.
Swap the protein: Ground turkey or beef both work well here. Turkey keeps it light, while beef adds a richer flavor.
Yogurt tip: If using yogurt in the sauce, make sure it’s nice and thick like Greek (especially if not using dripped yogurt) to keep the sauce creamy and not too thin.
Meal ideas: Serve over rice, with roasted vegetables, a simple salad, or alongside your favorite SCD-friendly side
💌 Thank You
- This recipe is part of my monthly free recipe series, and I’m so grateful you’re here. Whether you’re reading, cooking along, or simply saving recipes for later, your support—both free and paid—means more than you know. It truly allows me to keep creating and sharing recipes like this each month.
Quick Sheet Pan Green Goddess Chicken Meatballs
Serves 4
Prep: 10 min
Cooking: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Ingredients:
For the Meatballs:
1 Lb. ground chicken
½ cup almond flour
½ cup grated Parmesan
½ cup onion, finely minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. Tamari soy sauce
¼ cup parsley, chopped
2 tbsp. chives, chopped
For the Sauce:
½ cup Greek yogurt, or SCD dripped yogurt
½ cup mayonnaise, no added sugars
1 ½ Tbsp. lemon juice, fresh
½ cup arugula, packed
¼ cup parsley
2 Tbsp. chives
1 clove garlic
1 ½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
Method of Prep:
Gather and prep ingredients. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with foil or silicone mat and set aside.
In a large bowl add all ingredients for meatballs. Mix until well combined.
Once combined, roll into 1 inch meatballs and place them on your lined sheet pan about ½ inch apart.
Repeat until all meat is rolled into balls. You should get about 20.
Bake the meatballs for 15-18 minutes or until 165°F.
While the meatballs are cooking we can make our sauce. Add all sauce ingredients to a blender and blend on high until combined, about 30 seconds, set aside.
Once meatballs are done, remove them from the oven, and place them on your serving dish.
Top with green goddess sauce, and serve immediately. I like to serve these meatballs over rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal. Happy Spring!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories- 430
Carbs- 7.0 g
Fat- 32.2 g
Protein- 32.6 g