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chicken zucchini meatballs
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Chicken Zucchini Meatballs

These chicken zucchini meatballs are juicy, tender, delicious, and a meal prep-friendly meal for any time or even a delicious snack!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Keyword chicken zucchini meatballs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Calories 52kcal
Author Kelli Shallal MPH RD

Equipment

  • 3 zucchini, shredded
  • 1lb ground chicken
  • ½ italian breadcrumbs
  • ½ parmesan
  • 1 eggs
  • ¼ black pepper

Ingredients

  • 3 zucchini, medium shredded, squeezed dry of excess liquid
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup parmesan
  • ½ cup italian breadcrumbs
  • ¼ black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Prepare a sheet pan by greasing or lining it with parchment paper.
  • Squeeze dry zucchini of excess liquid, discard liquid. Mix all the zucchini and all other ingredients by hand or with a spoon until well combined.
  • Use a cookie scoop or eyeball. Two tablespoons are needed to make each meatball and place it on the cookie scoop.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165F. If desired, broil for 2-3 minutes so the tops of the meatballs get crispy.  Serve immediately with sauce and pasta, or eat on their own!

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Nutrition

Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.4mg