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Pesto Chicken Meatballs

Pesto Chicken Meatballs

These easy pesto chicken meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect with pasta, sandwiches, or for a simple weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 384 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper or Aluminum Foil

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • In a large bowl add the ground chicken, pesto, panko, parmesan cheese, egg, salt and pepper to a large bowl. Using your hands mix everything together until just combined.
  • Form into 16 meatballs and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the meatballs for 18-20 minutes or until they have reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. (Alternatively you can pan-fry meatballs on the stovetop in a large skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil for for 4-5 minutes on each side).
  • Serve as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 940mgPotassium: 654mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 803IUCalcium: 190mgIron: 2mg
Keyword 30 minutes or less, chicken recipe, Easy dinner recipe

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