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One Pan Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs, Tomatoes, and Chickpeas

A one-pan Mediterranean-style meal of chicken meatballs baked over grape tomatoes and chickpeas.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/4 cupwhole wheat panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cupfat-free feta cheesecrumbled
  • 1/4 cupfresh parsleychopped
  • 2 tablespoonsfresh rosemarychopped
  • 1 poundground chicken
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 3 cloves garlicroughly chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoonkosher salt
  • 1 cupgrape tomatoesor cherry tomatoes
  • 15 ounceschickpeascanned drained and rinsed

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine 2 egg whites, 1/4 cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs, 1/4 cup fat-free feta cheese (crumbled), 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped), 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (chopped), and 1 pound ground chicken. Mix until evenly combined.
  • In a second bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 cloves garlic (roughly chopped), 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 cup grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes), and 15 ounces chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed). Toss to coat the tomatoes and chickpeas with the oil and garlic.
  • Spread the tomato and chickpea mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Shape the chicken mixture into 2-inch meatballs and place them on top of the tomatoes and chickpeas, spacing them evenly.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are firm and cooked through.
  • Remove from the oven and serve. Enjoy!

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • nonstick spray
  • Large Bowl
  • second bowl