Italian Chicken & Veggie Meatballs
Healthy and irresistibly delicious in every bite. These Italian chicken meatballs combine lean protein, hidden veggies, creamy ricotta, and herbs for the perfect balance of comfort and nutrition.
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Servings: 24 meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup shredded zucchini, pressed to remove excess moisture
- 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
- 1/2 cup ricotta
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp dried parsley OR 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp fennel
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, zucchini, oats, ricotta, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, basil, fennel, oregano, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper; mix until well-combined.
- Shape into 22-26 meatballs and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.6 servings
Nutrition Facts
Italian Chicken & Veggie Meatballs
Serving Size
1 meatball
Amount per Serving
Calories
48
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
19
mg
6
%
Sodium
119
mg
5
%
Potassium
150
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
0.2
g
0
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
54
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
18
mg
2
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.