Spinach Herb Chicken Meatballs with Zoodles

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  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1 lb grd chicken, 90% lean
  • 1 C. baby spinach, chopped
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 2 tsp dried chives
  • 2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/4 C. walnuts, finely ground
  • into crumbs in food processor
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Marinara Sauce
  • 4 medium zucchini
  • Olive oil cooking spray

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, spinach, herbs, ground walnuts, crushed red pepper (if using), salt and pepper.

Step 2

Use your hands to thoroughly combine the chicken mixture. Form into golf ball sized meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat.

Step 3

Use a vegetable spiralizer to spiralize zucchini into noodles. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and spritz with cooking spray. Toss the zucchini noodles in the skillet, cooking gently until heated through. Divide cooked zucchini noodles between 4 serving bowl . Serve meatballs over the noodles and top with warm marinara sauce.