Italian-Style Chicken Meatballs
These Italian-Style Chicken Meatballs deliver 12g protein and 147 calories per serving. Quick-preps 12 servings on the stovetop, making them a versatile component for mixing into larger meals. Use them to add structure to carb-heavy meals or as a protein top-up throughout your day.
Ingredients
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Ground Chicken(454g)
Usually near ground turkey in the meat section. Check fat % on label.
- •Bread Crumbs, Panko, Whole Wheat, Dry(120g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(80g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Oregano, Dried(5g)
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •Onion powder(3g)
- •½ teaspoon kosher salt
- •Red pepper flakes(1g)
- •Tomato Paste(30g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(45g)
- •Spinach(600g)
- •Tomato Sauce
- •Bread, French Or Hoagie Roll
Instructions
- 1Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish or rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2Beat the egg in the bottom of a large bowl. Add the chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, 1 tablespoon olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, red pepper flakes, fresh parsley, and 1 tablespoon tomato paste. Finely chop the spinach so that it is in small bits, then add it to the bowl.
- 3With a fork or your hands, mix until well combined, being careful not to compact the meat.
- 4Shape the mixture into 12 meatballs and arrange them in the prepared baking dish, 1-inch apart, so they do not touch.
- 5Whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste in a small bowl. It won’t be perfectly smooth but will bake up just fine. Brush over the top of the meatballs.
- 6Bake the meatballs in the upper third of the oven for 18 to 22 minutes until cooked through. Serve hot with pasta, zucchini noodles, inside a hoagie bun, or any way you choose!
Nutrition — Per Serving
147
calories
12g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 8g
- Saturated fat
- 2.4g
- Sodium
- 232 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.2g
12 servings per batch · ~114g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Italian-Style Chicken Meatballs have per serving?
Each serving contains 12g of protein and 147 calories with 8g fat and 8g carbs. With 12 servings per batch, these meatballs work as a high-volume, low-calorie protein component to add to larger meals.
How long does Italian-Style Chicken Meatballs take to prep?
Italian-Style Chicken Meatballs are quick prep and yield 12 servings from a single stovetop batch, making them efficient for meal prep across multiple days. The small serving size means you can portion them into various meals throughout the week.
Is Italian-Style Chicken Meatballs good for fat loss?
At only 147 calories per serving with 12g protein, these meatballs are ideal for fat loss phases when you need high-volume, low-calorie protein options. Use them as a base or protein topper to build complete meals while staying in a deficit.
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