Chicken Meatballs and Rocket over Fettuccini

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 2
Chicken Meatballs and Rocket over Fettuccini
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons onions , minced
300 g ground chicken
2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon pine nuts , toasted
2 tablespoons basil chiffonade
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon cold water
salt and pepper , to season
plain flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
100 g button mushrooms
1 cup tomato sauce , Italian style pasta sauce
salt and pepper
200 g fettuccine pasta
1 cup rocket

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
435
Sugar
6g
Fat
14g
This recipe puts a healthy twist on traditional beef meatballs by using ground chicken and adding rocket over fettuccine to provide a nutritious meal. The dish is quick and easy to prepare and is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. The meatballs are tender, flavorful, and cooked in a rich and tomato sauce that has a mildly sweet and tangy flavor. The addition of rocket provides a spicy, earthy flavor and an extra layer of nutrition to the dish. Overall, this recipe is a healthy and delicious main dish that is sure to please.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl combine the ground chicken, minced onions, dried breadcrumbs, toasted pine nuts, basil chiffonade, lemon zest, cold water, and salt and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
2.Scoop out tablespoons of the mixture and form them into meatballs. Dust them with some plain flour.
3.Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with olive oil. Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes until the meatballs are browned on all sides and are cooked through. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set them aside.
4.In the same skillet, add the sliced button mushrooms and sauté them until tender.
5.Add the tomato sauce to the skillet with the mushrooms and bring to a simmer. Once the sauce is heated through, season with salt and pepper to your taste. Add the meatballs back to the skillet and coat them with the tomato sauce.
6.While the meatballs are cooking, cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until it is al dente.
7.Serve the chicken meatballs on top of the fettuccine pasta and garnish with rocket.
8.

PROS

This dish is quick and easy to make and is a healthy twist on traditional meatballs by using ground chicken.
The rocket adds a peppery flavor and a boost of nutrition to the dish.

CONS

This dish is relatively low in fat, making it a healthy option; however, it may not be as satisfying to some individuals compared to traditional beef meatballs.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein, making this dish a filling and nutritious option. The rocket, also known as arugula, is high in vitamin K, which is essential for bone health, and is a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and iron. The tomato sauce provides lycopene, an antioxidant that may help reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.

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