Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. If using foil spray with non-stick cooking spray

In medium sized bowl combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, parmesan, pesto, egg, salt and pepper

Using a spoon or your hands, mix until combined

Using an ice cream scoop/cookie scoop or your hands form into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter

Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet

If you’re preparing the meatballs ahead you can place the tray into the freezer and allow the meatballs to partially freeze and then transfer to a plastic back for a quick dinner in the future!

If preparing now place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. The meatballs should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

When finished remove from the oven and serve with your pasta or veggies and some extra pesto and parmesan!