Easy Chicken Pesto Meatballs
I can’t get enough of these juicy flavor packed Easy Chicken Pesto Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 onion, fine chop
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 heaping cup pesto sauce
- 1 egg
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400° F. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix together all of the ingredients in a large bowl, until just combined. Form medium sized meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake them for about 20-22 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Notes
I use store bought pesto, specifically Gotham Greens from Whole Foods. My absolute favorite.
You can sub in any ground meat in this recipe, turkey, ground beef, lamb or pork.
Nutrition
Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 422IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 2mg