Keto Italian Meatballs With Mozzarella Cheese
Servings 4
Calories 1188 kcal
- 1½ lbs chicken thighs or chicken breasts
- 2 oz. butter, for frying
- 3 oz. red pesto or green pesto
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 8 tablespoons pitted olives
- 8 oz. feta cheese, diced
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- salt and pepper
- 5⅓ oz. leafy greens
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- sea salt and ground black pepper
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut the chicken thighs or chicken breats into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
Add butter to a large skillet and fry the chicken pieces, in batches, on medium high heat until golden brown.
Mix pesto and heavy cream in a bowl. Place the fried chicken pieces in a baking dish together with olives, feta cheese and garlic. Add the pesto.
Bake in oven for 20-30 minutes, until the dish turns bubbly and light brown around the edges.
Calories: 1188kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 42gFat: 110g