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Quick dinners, Easy dinner Recipes : High-protein, and low-carb swaps that helped me lose 15lbs: These quick & easy low-carb, high-protein meals are exactly what you need! From satisfying dinners to light lunches and energizing breakfasts, this collection is packed with simple, healthy recipes to fuel fat loss, boost energy, and keep you full longer. Clean eating has never been this effortless—perfect for meal prep and busy days!
Recipes:
For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground chicken
½ cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
½ cup breadcrumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
For the Creamy Basil Sauce:
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup fresh basil, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For Garnish:
¼ cup toasted almonds, chopped
Fresh basil leaves
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, salt, black pepper, and dried basil. Mix until well combined and form
into small meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs on all sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Season with salt, black pepper, and red
pepper flakes.
Add the meatballs back into the skillet, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until cooked through. Stir in fresh basil.
Serve warm, garnished with toasted almonds and fresh basil.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 380 kcal per serving
Servings: 4