Broccoli Stalk Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients

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• 1 pound ground chicken
• ¼ cup  parmesan
• ½ cup finely grated broccoli stalk
• 1  egg
• 1 jar pasta sauce
• 1 lb pasta

On Hand

• ½ cup  breadcrumbs
• 2 Tablespoons  olive oil
• ½ teaspoon  garlic powder

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• start a pot of water boiling
• Prepare a baking sheet by lightly oiling it or lining it with parchment paper.
• Grate the broccoli stalk (after peeling off any tough outer layer) to yield about ½ cup.
• In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken , breadcrumbs , parmesan cheese, grated broccoli , egg , olive oil , and garlic powder .
• Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
• With damp hands, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll into balls. Placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown
• while the meatballs are baking, put the pasta in the water and cook until done
• when there is about 5 minutes left for the meatballs, start warming up the pasta sauce on medium
• place cooked meatballs in warm sauce, and cook for another 1-2 minutes
• serve