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Baked Chicken Meatballs
Broccoli Pesto Rotini
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground chicken (or use ground turkey)
- 3 Tbsp whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- ½ Tbsp dried oregano (or use 3 Tbsp fresh oregano)
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Combine chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, oregano, cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Using your hands or a spoon, mix to combine.
- Shape mixture into meatballs using about 2 Tbsp for each; arrange on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake 15 minutes; remove from oven, and brush meatballs with oil. Increase oven temperature to 475°F, and cook 5 minutes longer or until golden brown.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 4 oz whole wheat rotini pasta
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ lb broccoli, coarsely chopped
- 3 Tbsp fresh basil leaves
- 3 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ⅛ tsp salt
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water, and set aside.
- Blend garlic, broccoli, basil, cheese, oil, and salt in a food processor until smooth. Add mixture to pasta, and toss. Add reserved pasta water, 2 Tbsp at a time, until desired consistency.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
331
|
376
|
707
|
| Fat (g) | 21 | 18 | 39 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Protein (g) | 27 | 12 | 39 |
| Carb (g) | 8 | 48 | 56 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Sodium (mg) | 584 | 303 | 887 |
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