Chicken Pesto Parmesan Meatballs
These pesto chicken meatballs are tender, flavorful bites packed with fresh basil pesto, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning—perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a savory appetizer!
Servings 4 5 meatballs
Calories 291kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Chicken
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 cup Diced Onion
- 1/3 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 3 Tablespoon Pesto
- 1 clove Minced Garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent the meatballs from sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients.1 pound Ground Chicken, 1 Egg, 1/4 cup Diced Onion, 1/3 cup Italian Breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning, 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, 3 Tablespoon Pesto, 1 clove Minced Garlic, 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- Form the meatball mixture into evenly sized meatballs (about 1-1.5 inches in diameter). You should get about 20 meatballs from this mixture. Arrange the meatballs on the pan and bake for 15 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Flipping the meatballs halfway through the cooking process.
- Let the meatballs rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy these flavorful meatballs over pasta, rice, or on their own as an appetizer!
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Notes
Make a Double Batch: Trust me, these baked meatballs will be a crowd-pleaser! Save yourself some time and make extra. They’re perfect for leftovers or stash in the freezer for a quick, easy meal later.
Add Fresh Herbs: Elevate the flavor by tossing in your favorite fresh herbs like basil, oregano, or parsley. They’ll add a vibrant, aromatic touch to your meatballs.
Don't over mix: The meatballs will become tough if they get over worked.
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Nutrition
Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 859mg | Potassium: 660mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 2mg
