Pesto Chicken Meatballs Recipe

Name: Pesto Chicken Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 16 large meatballs
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

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

PREP TIME 10m	COOK TIME 20m	TOTAL TIME 30m
YIELD about 16 large meatballs

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.