Chicken Florentine Meatballs Recipe

Name: Chicken Florentine Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon dried minced onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound ground chicken; 1 medium spaghetti squash; 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil

Servings: persons

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground chicken
1 medium spaghetti squash
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil

1
In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble chicken over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls.
2
Place meatballs on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until no longer pink. Meanwhile, cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15-18 minutes or until tender.
3
For sauce, in a
4
, saute mushrooms in oil until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add meatballs and heat through.
5
When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Serve with meatballs and sauce.
6
Place individual portions of cooled meatballs and squash in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary.

450

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Chicken Florentine Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Florentine Meatballs

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