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Chicken Florentine Meatballs

Chicken Florentine Meatballs
Served over squash and a chunky, mushroom-tomato sauce, these tender meatballs are tops when it comes to great flavor. — Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan
6 ServingsPrep: 40 min. Cook: 20 min.

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,
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Chicken Florentine Meatballs (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • 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.
Nutrition Facts: 1 each 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. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
Wine: Medium-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.
© Taste of Home 2013