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Chicken Pesto Meatballs

Delicious and easy-to-make Chicken Pesto Meatballs, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Chicken
  • 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs or Almond Flour
  • 0.25 cup Basil Pesto Use fresh for best flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For drizzling over meatballs.

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs or almond flour, basil pesto, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  • Step 3: Shape the mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.
  • Step 4: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it. Arrange the meatballs on the sheet with space between them.
  • Step 5: Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until cooked through and golden.
  • Step 6: Let the meatballs cool for a couple of minutes before serving. Enjoy with pasta, in a sub, or on their own!

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh basil pesto. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
Keyword Easy