Chicken Meatballs with Garlic-Butter Zucchini Noodles
Garlic-butter zucchini noodles are paired with tender chicken meatballs seasoned with Parmesan, parsley, garlic, and a touch of red pepper flakes. Lemon juice brightens the rich butter sauce, while extra Parmesan adds a savory finish, making this a quick, low-carb weeknight dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Meatballs with Garlic-Butter Zucchini Noodles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 86 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic cloves, parsley, and red pepper flakes together in a large bowl. Season with kosher salt and black pepper, then form into meatballs.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until golden brown on all sides and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and wipe the skillet with a paper towel.
- 3
Melt butter in the same skillet; add the remaining garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss with the garlic butter; squeeze in lemon juice. Add meatballs and heat just until warmed through. Garnish with the remaining Parmesan cheese to serve.
- Calories 467.87 kcal High 23%
- Protein 37.65 g Good Source 75%
- Carbohydrate 6.22 g 2%
- Total Fat 30.97 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 14.05 g High 70%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 204.79 mg High 68%
- Sodium 490.37 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 2.01 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.92 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 406.37 mg Good Source 31%
- Iron 1.95 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 362.09 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 89.05 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 15.1 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Chicken Meatballs with Garlic Butter Zucchini Noodles is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Eggs, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 467.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Meatballs with Garlic-Butter Zucchini Noodles made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Eggs, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Meatballs with Garlic-Butter Zucchini Noodles?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 467.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Meatballs with Garlic-Butter Zucchini Noodles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chicken Meatballs with Garlic-Butter Zucchini Noodles healthy?
- Chicken Meatballs with Garlic-Butter Zucchini Noodles has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 467.87 calories and 37.65 g of protein, or 75% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 490.37 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.05 g (70% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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