Delicious and Easy to Cook: Chicken Florentine Meatballs

Delicious and Easy to Cook: Chicken Florentine Meatballs.

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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

1. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble chicken over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Serve with meatballs and sauce. 

Freeze option: 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.

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.