Grain Bowl with Chicken Pesto Meatballs

6 minutes
Prep time

18 minutes
Cook time

661 cal.
Per serving

Ingredients for 1

1/4 lb

Ground chicken

1/5 cup

Pesto

1/8 cup

Bread crumbs (panko)

1/8 cup

Parmesan (grated)

1/4

Egg

1 cup

Arugula

1 cup

Mixed grain blend (cooked)

Oven

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400ºF. In a large mixing bowl, add the ground chicken, grated parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, pesto & egg. Mix to combine.
Step 2
Form the meat mixture into 12 meatballs, about 3 tbsp each. Place the meatballs on a parchment paper-lined sheet tray. Add a drizzle of olive oil to the meatballs & place in the oven. Bake the meatballs at 400ºF for 15-18 min or until the meatballs are fully cooked through.
Step 3
Meanwhile, heat up the grains according to package instructions.
Step 4
Remove the meatballs from the oven & plate with the heated grains & fresh arugula. Add a drizzle of olive oil to the arugula & season to taste. Serve & enjoy!