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Chicken and broccoli meatballs served with marinara sauce.
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Chicken And Broccoli Meatballs

These chicken and broccoli meatballs are great served on their own or dipped into your favorite marinara sauce. Packed with a serving of broccoli, they are a great source of protein and veggies!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 30 meatballs
Author: Lily Payen

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped broccoli florets
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).
  • Add the broccoli to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave it on high heat for 2 minutes, or until tender. Drain all of the liquid.
  • Use kitchen scissors to finely chop the broccoli into small pieces. You may also quickly pulse the broccoli in a blender if you prefer a more fine texture. You should have about 1 ½ cups of the finely chopped broccoli mixture.
  • Add the chicken, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, broccoli, and seasonings to a bowl and mix until combined. Be sure not to overmix as overmixing can cause the meat to be tough when baked.
  • Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into small balls. Place the balls on a parchment paper-lined pan.
  • Spray the meatballs with some cooking oil spray and bake them at 400 degrees F for 15-18 minutes.
  • Optional: If you choose to add them to a sauce, simmer the marinara sauce in a pan on low heat. Add in the meatballs and simmer for a few minutes.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the meat mixture. If you overwork the meat mixture, your meatballs may come out tough, so try not to overmix them.
  • Keep your hands moist with a bit of water as you form and roll the balls so that your hands don't get too sticky.
  • This recipe makes around 30 small meatballs. If you would like to make larger meatballs, add a few minutes to the total bake time.
  • I like to add in an extra ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the mixture for an extra kick, but you can leave this out if your little ones are not a fan of spicy foods.

Nutrition

Calories: 36.37kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.28g | Protein: 3.58g | Fat: 1.9g | Saturated Fat: 0.67g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 19.91mg | Sodium: 87.93mg | Potassium: 100.8mg | Fiber: 0.17g | Sugar: 0.15g | Vitamin A: 50.73IU | Vitamin C: 4.07mg | Calcium: 20.62mg | Iron: 0.24mg

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