Skinny Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Skinny Chicken Parmesan Meatballs – A low-carb, low-calorie delicious dinner recipe and served over roasted spaghetti squash! 
Skinny Chicken Parmesan Meatballs - A low-carb, low-calorie delicious dinner recipe and served over roasted spaghetti squash!

Lately, I’m all about lean and green meals and amping up my protein.  I’m loving this latest recipe for Chicken Parmesan Meatballs.  I know you guys will love it too!  It’s that perfect combination of a lean recipe that doesn’t really feel that way!

Skinny Chicken Parmesan Meatballs - A low-carb, low-calorie delicious dinner recipe and served over roasted spaghetti squash!

I served mine over roasted spaghetti squash, which I happen to love.  I really feel like I’m eating pasta!  To roast it, just cut squash in half lengthwise.  Brush with olive oil and and season with salt and pepper.  Roast cut sides down at 400 for about 40-45 minutes.

Skinny Chicken Parmesan Meatballs - A low-carb, low-calorie delicious dinner recipe and served over roasted spaghetti squash!

What do I need to make Chicken Parmesan Meatballs?

  • ground chicken (You can use ground turkey or lean ground beef too).
  • creole seasoning (Salt and Pepper work fine too)
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • dried oregano
  • crushed red pepper flaks
  • shredded parmesan
  • shredded zucchini (This adds extra moisture to your meatballs).
  • Rao’s Tomato Basil sauce (This sauce is lower in sugar than other jarred sauces).
  • shredded mozzarella
  • olive oil

Skinny Chicken Parmesan Meatballs - A low-carb, low-calorie delicious dinner recipe and served over roasted spaghetti squash!

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Skinny Chicken Parmesan Meatballs - A low-carb, low-calorie delicious dinner recipe and served over roasted spaghetti squash! 

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Skinny Chicken Parmesan Meatballs - A low-carb, low-calorie delicious dinner recipe and served over roasted spaghetti squash!

Skinny Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Yield: 3 servings
Skinny Chicken Parmesan Meatballs - A low-carb, low-calorie delicious dinner recipe and served over roasted spaghetti squash!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 3/4 tsp creole seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan
  • 1/4 cup shredded zucchini
  • 3 cups Rao's Tomato Basil sauce
  • 3 tbsp shredded mozzarella
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix ground chicken with seasonings and shredded parmesan.
  2. Form into 18 meatballs.
  3. To a large pot, add olive oil and heat over medium high heat.
  4. Add meatballs and brown on all sides.
  5. Add Rao's sauce and reduce heat to medium low and simmer covered for about 5 minutes. Top with shredded mozzarella.
  6. I like to serve this over roasted spaghetti squash.

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