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Whole30 Instant Pot Meatballs and Marinara

Juicy chicken meatballs simmered in Whole30 marinara sauce. Ready in 15 minutes and perfect over zucchini noodles.

Prep10 min
Cook5 min
Serves4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups Whole30 marinara sauce
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix ground chicken, egg, almond flour, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Form into 1.5-inch meatballs.
  3. Spray the Instant Pot with olive oil. Layer meatballs in the bottom, then stack a second layer on top.
  4. Pour marinara sauce and water over the meatballs.
  5. Secure lid, set valve to Sealing, and pressure cook on High for 5 minutes.
  6. Quick release. Stir gently. Serve over zucchini noodles with fresh basil.
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