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Spaghetti and Chicken Meatballs

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From: National Chicken Council

Quick Facts

Servings: 6

Cook Time: 35 min.

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Chicken "meatballs" upgrade a spaghetti dinner.

Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
1 egg
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbs olive oil
1 onion, diced
14 oz can tomato sauce
14 oz can diced tomatoes with Italian-style herbs
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 box spaghetti

Directions

Place ground chicken, egg, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic, oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt in large bowl. Knead mixture together with hands until evenly combined. Divide mixture in half; break apart and shape into 1-inch balls.
In large, non-stick skillet, warm olive oil over medium-high heat. Place meatballs in pan, up to eight at a time, and cook until all sides are browned, approximately 5 minutes for each meatball. Remove meatballs from pan with slotted spoon; place on plate.
Reduce heat on stove to medium-low. Add onion; saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Simmer mixture for 10 minutes. Gently add all meatballs to sauce, cover pan and simmer 20 minutes. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt and freshly ground black pepper into mixture.
While sauce is cooking, cook spaghetti according to package directions.
Divide cooked spaghetti among 4 large, shallow bowls or plates. Top with meatballs and sauce. Pass 1 cup of Parmesan cheese separately for topping.

Recipe courtesy of the National Chicken Council

Nutrition Facts

Calories 592

Calories from Fat 189 (32%)

(32%)Total Fat 21g

(37%)Saturated Fat 7g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

(45%)Cholesterol 134mg

(60%)Sodium 1440mg

(17%)Potassium 591mg

Total Carbohydrate 57g

(18%)Dietary Fiber 5g

Sugars 8g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

(86%)Protein 43g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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	Search Content Spaghetti and Chicken Meatballs Related recipes: Main Dishes, High-Fiber Diet, Low-Calorie , Soy-Free, Kid-Friendly From: National Chicken Council Quick Facts Servings: 6 Cook Time: 35 min. Sides & Desserts Focaccia and Gorgonzola with Roasted Garlic Braised Greens with Garlic Search for Special Diet Recipes Wine Pairings Sangiovese Barbera Chicken "meatballs" upgrade a spaghetti dinner. Ingredients 1 lb ground chicken 1 egg 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp fresh oregano, chopped 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbs olive oil 1 onion, diced 14 oz can tomato sauce 14 oz can diced tomatoes with Italian-style herbs 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 box spaghetti Directions Place ground chicken, egg, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic, oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt in large bowl. Knead mixture together with hands until evenly combined. Divide mixture in half; break apart and shape into 1-inch balls. In large, non-stick skillet, warm olive oil over medium-high heat. Place meatballs in pan, up to eight at a time, and cook until all sides are browned, approximately 5 minutes for each meatball. Remove meatballs from pan with slotted spoon; place on plate. Reduce heat on stove to medium-low. Add onion; saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Simmer mixture for 10 minutes. Gently add all meatballs to sauce, cover pan and simmer 20 minutes. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt and freshly ground black pepper into mixture. While sauce is cooking, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Divide cooked spaghetti among 4 large, shallow bowls or plates. Top with meatballs and sauce. Pass 1 cup of Parmesan cheese separately for topping. Recipe courtesy of the National Chicken Council Nutrition Facts Calories 592 Calories from Fat 189 (32%) (32%)Total Fat 21g (37%)Saturated Fat 7g Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g (45%)Cholesterol 134mg (60%)Sodium 1440mg (17%)Potassium 591mg Total Carbohydrate 57g (18%)Dietary Fiber 5g Sugars 8g Sugar Alcohols 0g (86%)Protein 43g * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods. Copyright 2013 Aisle7. All rights reserved. Aisle7.com Read our healthy recipe definitions. Learn more about Aisle7, the company. Learn more about the authors of Aisle7 products. The information presented here is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US-registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires June 2014.