{"id":7040257,"date":"2026-08-17T04:24:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T04:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/easy-pesto-meatballs-cookies-and-cups\/"},"modified":"2026-08-17T04:24:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T04:24:56","slug":"easy-pesto-meatballs-cookies-and-cups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7040257","title":{"rendered":"Easy Pesto Meatballs &#8211; Cookies and Cups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-ast-blocks-layout=\"true\">\n<div class=\"post-meta-info\">\n<div class=\"post-author-info\">\n<div class=\"author-details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"post-author-detail post-author-by entry-author\"><label class=\"meta-title\">By:<\/label> <span class=\"entry-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/about-me\/\" rel=\"author follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Shelly<\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"post-author-detail post-published\"><time class=\"entry-time\"><label class=\"meta-title\">Posted:<\/label> Aug 11, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"570\" height=\"855\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballspinjpg.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Chicken Pesto Meatballs\" data-pin-description=\"These juicy Pesto Chicken Meatballs are packed with fresh basil flavor, plenty of Parmesan cheese, and come together with just a handful of simple ingredients. They're baked instead of fried and ready in about 30 minutes making them an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep and packed with protein!\" alt=\"Chicken Pesto Meatballs Pinterest image with text overlay\" class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" src=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballspinjpg-570x855.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"570\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballspinjpg-570x855.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballspinjpg.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Chicken Pesto Meatballs\" data-pin-description=\"These juicy Pesto Chicken Meatballs are packed with fresh basil flavor, plenty of Parmesan cheese, and come together with just a handful of simple ingredients. They're baked instead of fried and ready in about 30 minutes making them an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep and packed with protein!\" alt=\"Chicken Pesto Meatballs Pinterest image with text overlay\" class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These juicy <strong>Pesto Chicken Meatballs<\/strong> are packed with fresh basil flavor, plenty of Parmesan cheese, and come together with just a handful of simple ingredients. They\u2019re baked instead of fried and ready in about 30 minutes making them an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep and packed with protein!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-pin-description=\"These juicy Pesto Chicken Meatballs are packed with fresh basil flavor, plenty of Parmesan cheese, and come together with just a handful of simple ingredients. They're baked instead of fried and ready in about 30 minutes making them an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep and packed with protein!\" data-pin-title=\"Chicken Pesto Meatballs\" src=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-2.jpg\" alt=\"Pesto Meatballs in a stineware bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-105325\" style=\"width:1200px\" title=\"These juicy Pesto Chicken Meatballs are packed with fresh basil flavor, plenty of Parmesan cheese, and come together with just a handful of simple ingredients. They're baked instead of fried and ready in about 30 minutes making them an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep and packed with protein!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-2-570x855.jpg 570w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-2-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-2-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width:421px) 150px, (min-width: 1536px) 768px, 50vw\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-2.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You\u2019ll Love These Pesto Meatballs<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking for a way to switch my classic <a href=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/chicken-meatballs\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">chicken meatball recipe<\/a>, this one is a keeper. <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ready in about 30 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Made with only 6 simple ingredients<\/li>\n<li>Tender, juicy texture thanks to the soaked breadcrumbs<\/li>\n<li>Baked instead of pan-fried<\/li>\n<li>Great for meal prep and freezing, plus super easy to double or triple the recipe to make in bulk!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Makes These Meatballs So Tender?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The secret is soaking the <strong>panko breadcrumbs in milk<\/strong> before mixing everything together. I use this method, which is called a panade, in my classic chicken meatballs and it makes all the difference. It locks in the moisture creating the most tender meatballs, because chicken meatballs can definitely be dry. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also make sure to not over-mix the meat mixture! This is hugely important when making any meatball recipe. The more you mix and pack the meatballs the denser they will be. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-pin-description=\"These juicy Pesto Chicken Meatballs are packed with fresh basil flavor, plenty of Parmesan cheese, and come together with just a handful of simple ingredients. They're baked instead of fried and ready in about 30 minutes making them an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep and packed with protein!\" data-pin-title=\"Chicken Pesto Meatballs\" alt=\"Ingredients for chicken meatballs: ground chicken, an egg, pesto, milk, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan lined up from above.\" class=\"wp-image-105315\" title=\"These juicy Pesto Chicken Meatballs are packed with fresh basil flavor, plenty of Parmesan cheese, and come together with just a handful of simple ingredients. They're baked instead of fried and ready in about 30 minutes making them an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep and packed with protein!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballsprocess.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballsprocess-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballsprocess-570x760.jpg 570w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballsprocess-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballsprocess-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballsprocess-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballsprocess-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballsprocess-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballsprocess-150x200.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width:421px) 150px, (min-width: 1536px) 768px, 50vw\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballsprocess.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballsprocess.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-pin-description=\"These juicy Pesto Chicken Meatballs are packed with fresh basil flavor, plenty of Parmesan cheese, and come together with just a handful of simple ingredients. They're baked instead of fried and ready in about 30 minutes making them an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep and packed with protein!\" data-pin-title=\"Chicken Pesto Meatballs\" src=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballsprocess.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients for chicken meatballs: ground chicken, an egg, pesto, milk, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan lined up from above.\" class=\"wp-image-105315\" title=\"These juicy Pesto Chicken Meatballs are packed with fresh basil flavor, plenty of Parmesan cheese, and come together with just a handful of simple ingredients. They're baked instead of fried and ready in about 30 minutes making them an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep and packed with protein!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballsprocess.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballsprocess-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballsprocess-570x760.jpg 570w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballsprocess-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballsprocess-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballsprocess-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballsprocess-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballsprocess-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballsprocess-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:421px) 150px, (min-width: 1536px) 768px, 50vw\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballsprocess.jpg\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">INGREDIENTS: Egg, Ground Chicken, Milk, Panko Breadcrumbs, and Pesto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful Tips for the Best Chicken Meatballs<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use <strong>freshly grated Parmesan<\/strong> for the best flavor and texture.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t overmix the chicken mixture.<\/li>\n<li>A cookie scoop makes portioning much easier because the mixture is soft.<\/li>\n<li>If you don\u2019t have a scoop, spoon portions onto the baking sheet and gently shape them with damp hands.<\/li>\n<li>Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the meatballs reach 165\u00b0F without overcooking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" data-pin-description=\"These juicy Pesto Chicken Meatballs are packed with fresh basil flavor, plenty of Parmesan cheese, and come together with just a handful of simple ingredients. They're baked instead of fried and ready in about 30 minutes making them an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep and packed with protein!\" data-pin-title=\"Chicken Pesto Meatballs\" alt=\"A fork holding half of a pesto meatball, showing the soft interior.\" class=\"wp-image-105323\" title=\"These juicy Pesto Chicken Meatballs are packed with fresh basil flavor, plenty of Parmesan cheese, and come together with just a handful of simple ingredients. They're baked instead of fried and ready in about 30 minutes making them an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep and packed with protein!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-4-570x855.jpg 570w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-4-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-4-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-4-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-4-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width:421px) 150px, (min-width: 1536px) 768px, 50vw\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-4.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-4.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" data-pin-description=\"These juicy Pesto Chicken Meatballs are packed with fresh basil flavor, plenty of Parmesan cheese, and come together with just a handful of simple ingredients. They're baked instead of fried and ready in about 30 minutes making them an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep and packed with protein!\" data-pin-title=\"Chicken Pesto Meatballs\" src=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-4.jpg\" alt=\"A fork holding half of a pesto meatball, showing the soft interior.\" class=\"wp-image-105323\" title=\"These juicy Pesto Chicken Meatballs are packed with fresh basil flavor, plenty of Parmesan cheese, and come together with just a handful of simple ingredients. They're baked instead of fried and ready in about 30 minutes making them an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep and packed with protein!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-4-570x855.jpg 570w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-4-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-4-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-4-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-4-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:421px) 150px, (min-width: 1536px) 768px, 50vw\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-4.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving Ideas<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These pesto meatballs are incredibly versatile. Here are a few ways to serve them:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over your favorite pasta with extra pesto<\/li>\n<li>With marinara sauce<\/li>\n<li>Over steamed rice<\/li>\n<li>On creamy polenta<\/li>\n<li>Alongside roasted vegetables<\/li>\n<li>As an appetizer with toothpicks and extra pesto for dipping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" data-pin-description=\"These juicy Pesto Chicken Meatballs are packed with fresh basil flavor, plenty of Parmesan cheese, and come together with just a handful of simple ingredients. They're baked instead of fried and ready in about 30 minutes making them an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep and packed with protein!\" data-pin-title=\"Chicken Pesto Meatballs\" alt=\"Chicken Pesto meatballs in a bowl with white rice and more pesto sauce.\" class=\"wp-image-105322\" title=\"These juicy Pesto Chicken Meatballs are packed with fresh basil flavor, plenty of Parmesan cheese, and come together with just a handful of simple ingredients. They're baked instead of fried and ready in about 30 minutes making them an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep and packed with protein!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-5-570x855.jpg 570w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-5-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-5-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-5-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-5-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width:421px) 150px, (min-width: 1536px) 768px, 50vw\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-5.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-5.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" data-pin-description=\"These juicy Pesto Chicken Meatballs are packed with fresh basil flavor, plenty of Parmesan cheese, and come together with just a handful of simple ingredients. They're baked instead of fried and ready in about 30 minutes making them an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep and packed with protein!\" data-pin-title=\"Chicken Pesto Meatballs\" src=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-5.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken Pesto meatballs in a bowl with white rice and more pesto sauce.\" class=\"wp-image-105322\" title=\"These juicy Pesto Chicken Meatballs are packed with fresh basil flavor, plenty of Parmesan cheese, and come together with just a handful of simple ingredients. They're baked instead of fried and ready in about 30 minutes making them an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep and packed with protein!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-5-570x855.jpg 570w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-5-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-5-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-5-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-5-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:421px) 150px, (min-width: 1536px) 768px, 50vw\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pestomeatballs-5.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for <strong>up to 5 days<\/strong>. Reheat in the microwave or warm them in a covered skillet over low heat until heated through.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Freeze Pesto Meatballs?<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow the meatballs to cool completely.<\/li>\n<li>Freeze on a baking sheet until solid.<\/li>\n<li>Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container.<\/li>\n<li>Freeze for up to <strong>2 months<\/strong> for best freshness, <\/li>\n<li>Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position: absolute;width: 0;height: 0;overflow: hidden\">\n<defs>\n<symbol viewbox=\"9 9 46 42\" id=\"wpt-star-full\">\n<path d=\"m46.3 52-14.4-9.5-14.4 9.4L22 35.3 8.7 24.5l17.1-.9 6.2-16 6 16 17.2 1-13.4 10.7z\"\/>\n<\/symbol>\n<\/defs>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<a class=\"button tasty-recipes-print-button tasty-recipes-no-print tasty-recipes-print-above-card\" 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class=\"p1\">Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0F. Line a large baking sheet with <a class=\"tasty-link\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener external\" target=\"_blank\" data-tasty-links-no-disclosure=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YHUidr\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">parchment paper<\/a> and set aside.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">In a large bowl combine the panko and the milk and let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Add in the egg, pesto, parmesan cheese and stir to combine.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Add in the chicken and mix until just combined.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Using a medium scoop, portion out the chicken mixture and drop it onto the prepared baking sheet (see note).<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Bake the meatballs for 23 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165\u00b0F.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Serve over pasta, rice, or on their own.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\"\/>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" style=\"color: #000000 ;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\" class=\"p1\">Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\" class=\"p1\">In a large bowl combine the panko and the milk and let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\" class=\"p1\">Add in the egg, pesto, parmesan cheese and stir to combine.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\" class=\"p1\">Add in the chicken and mix until just combined.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\" class=\"p1\">Using a medium scoop, portion out the chicken mixture and drop it onto the prepared baking sheet (see note).<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\" class=\"p1\">Bake the meatballs for 23 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165\u00b0F.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-7\" class=\"p1\">Serve over pasta, rice, or on their own.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\"\/>\n<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\"\/>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #000000 ;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" style=\"color: #000000 ;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<p class=\"p1\">It\u2019s easier to use a scoop for this meatball recipe because the mixture is very soft. If you don\u2019t have a scoop you can portion it out with a spoon and gently form with your hands.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-nutrition\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #000000 ;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #000000 ;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Serving Size:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #000000 ;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-serving-size\">4 meatballs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #000000 ;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Calories:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #000000 ;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-calories\">237<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #000000 ;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Sugar:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #000000 ;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-sugar\">1.6 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #000000 ;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Sodium:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #000000 ;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-sodium\">339.5 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #000000 ;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Fat:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #000000 ;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-fat\">14.5 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #000000 ;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Carbohydrates:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #000000 ;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-carbohydrates\">8.2 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #000000 ;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Protein:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #000000 ;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-protein\">18.1 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #000000 ;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Cholesterol:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #000000 ;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-cholesterol\">99.5 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"favorite-recipes-wrapper favorites-after-card\">\n<div class=\"favorite-recipes-inner\">\n<h3>Want To Save This Recipe?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-categories-wrapper tasty-recipes-after-block\">\n<h3 class=\"post-categories-title\">Find more recipes like this:<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By: Shelly Posted: Aug 11, 2026 These juicy Pesto Chicken Meatballs are packed with fresh basil flavor, plenty of Parmesan cheese, and come together with just a handful of simple ingredients. 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