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Chicken Florentine Meatballs Recipe

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Served over squash and a chunky, mushroom-tomato sauce, these tender meatballs are tops when it comes to great flavor. — Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

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Chicken Florentine Meatballs Recipe

Prep: 40 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

2 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
SAUCE:
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

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble chicken over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls.
Place meatballs on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° 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.
For sauce, in a large nonstick skillet, 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.
When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Serve with meatballs and sauce. Yield: 6 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 3 meatballs with sauce and 2/3 cup squash equals 303 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 123 mg cholesterol, 617 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 22 g protein.

Originally published as Chicken Florentine Meatballs in Taste of Home April/May 2010, p53

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Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2012 by Dianaore

I would make this again with a few adjustments. Like the other reviews I would like more sing to it so I need more spices. The meatballs were pretty sticky rolling into the balls but very moist when eaten. The sauces was quick and easy with normal pantry ingredients, just need a bit more spices. The spaghetti squash was new to us and with one medium it wasn't quite enough for our family of 4. Defiantly not a single portion size int he photo! With the cost of the squash and the amount we each had we skip the squash and keep he rest of the recipe for the future.

Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2012 by cheryllynnjacob

Absolutely delicious. I've made this several times and continue to get raves. I've even made this dish for church friends recovering from sickness or surgery. We love it!

Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2012 by Ted E Bear 128

DELICOUS!!!! Would recommend adding salt and pepper and doubling the basil/oregano in the recipe to add more body to the sauce. LOVE the meatballs!!! :D

Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2012 by mousefullhouse

Nummmm...definitely delicious! Loved the meatballs, went out on a limb and tried the squash as well. Told my brother it was spaghetti because he knew we had bought spaghetti squash and he was adamant that he was not gonna eat it. He ate it and loved it even when we told him it was spaghetti squash and not spaghetti. :) Eating it again tonight. Thanx for a GREAT recipe!

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2012 by angies45

My husband and I love this so much, I never make ground beef meatballs anymore.

Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2011 by crash9875

Make a double batch of the meatballs! My kids even love them.

Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2011 by jkl337

I love spaghetti squash but my husband doesn't care for it. He actually liked it with this tasty sauce and meatballs. And I loved how tasty it was while still being a healthy alternative to the traditional meatballs and spaghetti.

Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2010 by Suc

Very Tasty recipe. Made it for friends and everyone enjoyed it.

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2010 by simplylo

The meatballs are the bomb! I mixed it all up in my food processor and added some oregano and basil. Since we are not fans of spaghetti squash, we put them on french bread loaves, topped with my homemade sauce and provolone. Will try the recipe's sauce when we are in the mood for pasta. Seriously good meatballs! Thanks!

Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2010 by Elise Major

I am not a fan of ground chicken/turkey, but in an effort to be more healthy, I decided to try this recipe. It is fabulous. Our entire family loved it and I was disappointed not to have any left for the next day. Definitely a keeper!

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