Irresistible Chicken Pesto Meatballs
A delightful twist on classic meatballs featuring the rich flavor of basil pesto, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil pesto, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Cook the meatballs in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with pasta, salad, or on their own, garnished with extra pesto if desired.
Notes
For the best texture, don’t overmix the meatball mixture. Keep the skillet at medium heat to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg