Chicken Meatballs:
1 lb ground chicken
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1-2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 cup bread crumbs (not in the Budget Meal Plan shopping list but you can blend up any fresh/day old bread you have in your cupboard or crackers).
Mix everything together, roll into small golf ball sized balls. Add more bread crumbs if too wet.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until fully cooked (165 degree F internal temp)
Simmer cooked meatballs in 1 jar of pasta sauce and 1 tbsp tomato paste. Optional to add Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 mins.
Subs:
Slice buns almost in half (leave partially attached)
Top sub buns with meatballs and sauce mixture
Add cheese to bun and broil 1-2 mins until melted
Optional Sides:
Cooked mixed vegetables
Or veggie stix
556 Calories
33g Protein
4g Fibre