CHICKEN PESTO MEATBALLS
These tender, pesto-stuffed meatballs get gobbled up in our house. They're short on ingredients, but packed with flavor. I always make a double batch, freezing the other half for a busy night. -Ally Billhorn, Wilton, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain., In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, pesto, cheese and garlic powder. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls., In a large skillet, brown meatballs over medium heat, turning occasionally. Add sauce and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until meatballs are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve with spaghetti. If desired, top with basil and additional cheese. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan over low heat, stirring gently; add water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 706mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Linda Legvold
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks delicious.
Miftahuddin Kamil
[email protected]These meatballs were a great way to use up some leftover chicken. They were easy to make and very tasty.
Birdie Mditshwa
[email protected]Not bad, but I've had better.
Monik Alisha
[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.
Tshepz Mekgwe
[email protected]I thought these meatballs were just okay. They were a bit bland for my taste.
Malik Wasif
[email protected]These were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Sacato Keenadiid
[email protected]Loved these meatballs! They were so flavorful and juicy. I served them with spaghetti and marinara sauce and it was a perfect meal.
Miquela Jones
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of chicken and they were still delicious.
Chloe McClafferty
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of meatballs, but these were really good! The pesto gave them a nice flavor and they were cooked perfectly.
Anus Khan
[email protected]These chicken pesto meatballs were a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the meatballs were juicy and tender. I will definitely be making these again.