Cheese-stuffed chicken meatballs
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Cheese-stuffed chicken meatballs
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Delectable cheese-stuffed chicken meatballs cooked in rich, herby tomato sauce is dinner perfection. Serve with pasta or crusty bread to mop up the sauce.
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Ingredients
for the cheese-stuffed chicken meatballs
- 500 g chicken mince/ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes optional
- 1 egg yolk
- ¾ cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 100 g firm mozzarella cubed
for the tomato sauce
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 x 400g 14oz cans chopped tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional
- salt & pepper to taste
to serve
- fresh basil
- Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- To make the meatballs, combine the chicken, parsley, chives, garlic, chilli flakes, egg yolk, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well.
- With wet hands (this prevents the chicken from sticking to your hands), take tablespoons of chicken mix and add a cube of mozzarella to the center. Shape into meatballs.
- Place in the fridge to chill for 15 minutes.
- To make the sauce, saute the onion and garlic in a splash of olive oil until soft and translucent.
- Add the herbs and fry for another minute before adding the tomatoes, Balsamic, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Turn down the heat and allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- To cook the meatballs, heat a large, non-stick frying pan over high heat and add a splash of oil.
- Fry the meatballs until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the meatballs to the tomato sauce and allow to cook gently for 10 minutes.
- Season to taste and serve topped with fresh basil and Parmesan.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
368kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
161mg
(54%)
Sodium
1294mg
(54%)
Potassium
1156mg
(33%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
668IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
366mg
(37%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1294mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 1156mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 668IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 366mg | 37% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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