This week’s featured dinner is Healthy Chicken Meatballs with Zucchini — a weeknight favourite that’s healthy, affordable, and ready in under an hour. Plus six more dinners to carry you through the full week.
⏱ 35 min | 💰 ~$12.50 for 4
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Watch the full recipe video on Blog by A Sweet Pea Chef for step-by-step instructions.
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📋 How to Make It
- Gather and prep all ingredients: Ground chicken, zucchini, seasonings, sauce. Chop, measure, and have everything ready before you start cooking.
- Season Ground chicken with salt, pepper, and any spices. Cook in a hot skillet or pan with a drizzle of oil until cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
- In the same pan, add zucchini and cook for 3–4 minutes until tender. Stir in any sauces or liquids and let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon or lime. Serve hot and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
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How to Make Healthy Chicken Meatballs with Zucchini
Follow along with the video above — A Sweet Pea Chef’s step-by-step walkthrough shows everything you need from start to finish. The recipe is straightforward, family-friendly, and fits neatly into your weeknight routine.
This recipe is part of Week 17 of the Social Cook 52-week meal plan. Every week is built around the same principle: healthy, affordable, and easy enough for a busy weeknight.
💡 Meal Prep Tip of the Week: Double the recipe and freeze half for a no-effort meal later in the month.
🍽️ 6 More Dinners This Week
Friday
Turkey Teriyaki Rice Bowl
by Julia Pacheco
Saturday
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
by Julia Pacheco
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