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Chicken Veggie Meatballs

Chicken Veggie Meatballs
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Chicken Veggie Meatballs are a delicious and nutritious way to incorporate more vegetables into your family’s meals. These bite-sized delights are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, combining ground chicken with a medley of fresh veggies and Italian seasonings. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, they make a satisfying meal when served over gluten-free pasta with marinara sauce. Plus, kids will love them! With their tender texture and savory taste, you might just find everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy the flexibility of this recipe by swapping in different veggies or proteins to suit your preferences!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
  • 3/4 cup chopped zucchini
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrot
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
  • Olive oil (for sautéing)
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the onion, carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms.
  2. In a pan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sauté the vegetables with garlic powder, salt, and pepper until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Allow the sautéed vegetables to cool slightly. In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, egg, parmesan cheese, almond flour, Italian seasoning, and cooled veggies until just combined.
  4. Roll the mixture into meatballs about the size of two tablespoons.
  5. Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs until browned on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
  6. Once browned, add marinara sauce to the pan with meatballs. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  7. Serve warm over pasta with additional marinara sauce.

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