Gluten Free Chicken Pesto Mozzarella Meatballs Recipe Revealed!
Delicious gluten-free chicken meatballs infused with pesto and mozzarella, perfect for a healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, gluten-free breadcrumbs, pesto, mozzarella, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve warm with additional pesto or marinara sauce if desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, omit the mozzarella or use a dairy-free cheese substitute.
- These meatballs can be frozen for later use.
- Serve with zucchini noodles for a low-carb meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg