Healthy Chicken Meatballs & Zucchini Recipe

Name: Healthy Chicken Meatballs & Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Chicken Breast; 3/4 cups Breadcrumbs, Unseasoned; 1 Tablespoon Italian Parsley; 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1 whole Egg; 1 teaspoon Water; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1/2 Red Onion, Thinly Sliced; 3 whole Zucchini, Sliced Into 1/4-inch Slices; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, Plus More To Taste; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper, Plus More To Taste; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder

Servings: persons

1 pound Ground Chicken Breast
3/4 cups Breadcrumbs, Unseasoned
1 Tablespoon Italian Parsley
1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 whole Egg
1 teaspoon Water
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
3 whole Zucchini, Sliced Into 1/4-inch Slices
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, Plus More To Taste
1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper, Plus More To Taste
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder

1
For the chicken meatballs: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2
Place ground chicken, breadcrumbs, parsley, Parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic powder, egg, and warm water in a large mixing bowl.
3
Combine to mix well.
4
Using your hands, form mixture into 2-inch meatballs.
5
You can wet your hands with water to ease the process.
6
Depending on the size of the meatballs you prefer, shape them into 8 or 12 meatballs.
7
Place the meatballs in a baking casserole with sides.
8
Place in the oven and bake for 2025 minutes, or until meatballs are golden-brown and the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.
9
For the sauteed zucchini: Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
10
Add red onion and cook for 3 minutes, until starting to sweat.
11
Add zucchini, salt, pepper, and garlic powder and stir to combine.
12
Cover and cook for 68 minutes, or until zucchini is tender, but not falling apart.

397

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Ground Chicken Breast, 3/4 cups Breadcrumbs, Unseasoned, 1 Tablespoon Italian Parsley, 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated, and more.

Yes, Healthy Chicken Meatballs & Zucchini 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.

Healthy Chicken Meatballs & Zucchini

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