Cheese Stuffed Chicken Meatballs with Spaghetti and Marinara

Ingredients:

1 1/4 lb. lean ground chicken

1 egg, beaten

3/4 cup dried breadcrumbs

1/4 cup tomato sauce

1 tbsp reduced fat parmesan cheese, grated

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

24 mozzarella cheese cubes

1 lb. spaghetti, cooked, drained

1 (16 oz.) jar marinara sauce, heated (or see my recipe)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°.  To make meatballs, mix together first 9 ingredients; place 1 cheese cube in each meatball and roll until completely covered.  Place meatballs on a large baking sheet, and cook in the oven for 25 – 30 minutes or until meatballs are completely cooked through!  Serve over top of cooked pasta with marinara sauce.  Serves 8.

11 Weight Watchers points per serving (3 meatballs with 2 oz. cooked pasta and sauce).