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Chicken Pesto Meatballs Recipe
Homemade Pesto Chicken Meatballs are so juicy, flavorful, and work great on their own or served over pasta!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 295 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1/2 c panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 c grated parmesan
- 1/4 c basil pesto fresh or store-bought
- 1 egg
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat, set aside.
- In medium mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, shallot, breadcrumbs, parmesan, pesto, egg, salt and pepper. Using a spatula or your hands, mix until combined.
- Roll mixture into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place onto prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with oil (I prefer using pure avocado oil).
- Place into oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Remove from the oven and serve with your favorite pasta dish or steamed veggies.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
498mg
(21%)
Potassium
621mg
(18%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
425IU
(9%)
Calcium
121mg
(12%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 498mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 621mg | 13% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 425IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.