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chicken meatballs and zoodles

Chicken Meatballs and Zoodles Recipe

Calories302 kcal
Carbohydrates25 g
Fat7.3 g
Protein36 g
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchini - (spiraled)
  • 1 25oz jar marinara sauce - (I used Trader Joe's Organic Tomato Basil Marinara)
  • 1 lb ground chicken breast
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves of garlic - (minced)
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 2 tbsp whole wheat Panko
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients except for the zucchini and pasta sauce. Shape the ground meat mixture into 24 meatballs (about 1” each) and place on baking sheet. Bake in oven for about 15-18 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and browned on the outside.
  • In a large sauce pan, combine marinara sauce with the cooked meatballs, and simmer own low until sauce is heated through, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, wrap noodles completely with paper towels, and place in a large, microwave safe dish. Heat in microwave for about 2 minutes. The paper towels will help to absorb the extra water that the zucchini releases.
  • Divide noodles into 4 different serving bowls. Top each with with meatballs and pasta sauce. Sprinkle with a bit of extra grated parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

The entire recipe makes 4 servings
The serving size is about 6 meatballs with sauce and zoodles
 

Nutrition

Calories: 302 kcal (15%)Carbohydrates: 25 g (8%)Protein: 36 g (72%)Fat: 7.3 g (11%)Saturated Fat: 0.9 g (6%)Cholesterol: 114 mg (38%)Sodium: 1210 mg (53%)Potassium: 553 mg (16%)Fiber: 6.6 g (28%)Sugar: 8.5 g (9%)Calcium: 120 mg (12%)Iron: 4 mg (22%)