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Chicken Meatballs

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 lb ground chicken breast
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs or almond meal
  • 3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 garlic cloves, pressed
  • 1/2 small onion, grated
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • ½ Tbsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach leaves
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup shredded organic part-skim mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
  3. Using a 1 tablespoon scoop, place meatballs on baking sheet. Roll into balls.
  4. Bake for 16-18 minutes until lightly browned.
  5. Turn oven to broil.
  6. Drizzle a spoonful of marinara sauce over each meatball. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  7. Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.