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Meal Prep Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs with Cauliflower Rice

Juicy garlic butter chicken meatballs served over fluffy cauliflower rice — a high-protein, low-carb meal prep favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 340

Ingredients
  

Chicken Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 0.33 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
Cauliflower Rice
  • 4 cups cauliflower rice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Combine chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, milk, garlic, parsley, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Roll mixture into 1–1.5 inch meatballs.
  3. Sear meatballs in a hot skillet until lightly browned.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter and cook garlic until fragrant.
  5. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and paprika. Return meatballs and simmer.
  6. Cook cauliflower rice in a separate pan with oil, salt, and pepper.
  7. Assemble meal prep bowls with cauliflower rice, meatballs, and garlic butter sauce.

Notes

For more flavor, add chili flakes or fresh basil.