CHICKEN FLORENTINE MEATBALLS

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Served over squash and a chunky, mushroom-tomato sauce, these tender meatballs are tops when it comes to great flavor. -Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground chicken
1 medium spaghetti squash
SAUCE:
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble chicken over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., Place meatballs on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until no longer pink. Meanwhile, cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15-18 minutes or until tender., For sauce, in a large nonstick skillet, saute mushrooms in oil until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add meatballs and heat through., When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Serve with meatballs and sauce. Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled meatballs and squash in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Doris Agbodovi
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These meatballs were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Mr Babu
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I would definitely recommend these meatballs to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make recipe.


Aarogya Lawati
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These meatballs were easy to make and they turned out great! I served them with a side of pasta and they were a hit with my family.


ayoty star
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I loved the combination of chicken, spinach, and cheese in these meatballs. They were so flavorful and juicy.


Aapa Aapa
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. I will definitely be making them again.


Dipika Bana
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I found the meatballs to be a bit dry. I would recommend adding more moisture to the meat mixture, such as bread crumbs or milk.


Md Sofiqul
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These meatballs were a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the meat mixture.


LIL MISS
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I would definitely recommend these meatballs to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make recipe.


Ronald Terry
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These meatballs were easy to make and they turned out great! I served them with a side of pasta and they were a hit with my family.


Tolgus Langridge
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I loved the combination of chicken, spinach, and cheese in these meatballs. They were so flavorful and juicy.


Srabon ak din
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a huge hit. I will definitely be making them again.


The 10 year old farmer Majid
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I found the meatballs to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more herbs and spices to the meat mixture.


lingani matakule
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These meatballs were a little dry for my taste. I think I would add more sauce next time.


Abuchi Elosiuba
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I'm not a big fan of chicken meatballs, but these were surprisingly good! The spinach and cheese filling really made them.


Wandulu Isaac
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These meatballs were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I loved the combination of chicken, spinach, and cheese.


Drew Mattan
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious they were. I will definitely be making them again.


Bessie Galila
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These meatballs were a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the spinach and cheese filling was flavorful and creamy. I served them with a side of mashed potatoes and green beans, and everyone loved them.