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Chicken Florentine Meatballs

Name: Chicken Florentine Meatballs
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
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; 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

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Total Time

Prep: 40 min. Cook: 20 min.

Makes

6 servings

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

Chicken Florentine Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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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
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.

Can you freeze Chicken Florentine Meatballs?

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.

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This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 303 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 617mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 7g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.