Creamy Tuscan Chicken Meatballs
These Creamy Tuscan Chicken Meatballs taste as good as they sound! Fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken all together in a delicious creamy sauce makes this dish so flavourful. We recommend using either chicken or vegetable stock for this recipe. Everything comes together quickly, so make sure to prep your ingredients ahead of time!
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0.5Cuprice, uncooked
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0.5lbsground chicken
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0.5Cuppanko
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0.25zucchini(s), finely grated
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1egg(s)
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0.5Teaspoononion powder
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0.5Teaspoongarlic powder
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0.25Teaspoondried basil
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0.125Teaspoonsalt
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0.125Teaspoonpepper
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2Tablespoonolive oil, divided
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2garlic clove(s), minced
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2Tablespoonsun-dried tomatoes, chopped
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0.125Teaspoondried oregano
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1Tablespoonall-purpose flour
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1Cupstock
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1Tablespoonsour cream
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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2Cupspinach
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1Tablespoonbasil, roughly chopped
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0.125Cupgrated Parmesan, to serve
For the Meatballs:
For the Sauce:
Plant-based option:
Use pre-made plant-based meatballs. Use vegan sour cream and vegan Parmesan.
Gluten-free option:
Use GF panko, GF 1:1 all-purpose flour, and GF stock.
Dairy-free option:
Use vegan sour cream and vegan Parmesan.
INSTRUCTIONS
Cook the rice according to the package directions.
Stir together the ground chicken, panko, zucchini, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper. Taking two tablespoons at a time, form the mixture into meatballs.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the meatballs and fry on all sides until the meatballs are browned and cooked through. Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and dried oregano and cook until fragrant, around 1 minute. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until golden, around 1 minute, careful not to burn. Slowly whisk in the stock then stir in the sour cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Add back in the meatballs and spoon over the sauce. Serve over the rice and garnish with basil and Parmesan.
