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MEATBALLS - GROUND CHICKEN - Chicken Florentine Meatballs
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Chicken Florentine Meatballs Taste of Home 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.
Nutritional 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.
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