I spotted these Amylu Chicken Meatballs with Basil & Parmesan for the first time during my last Costco trip—and I had one of those “Wait, have these always been here?” moments. They looked promising: fully cooked, no antibiotics, clean ingredients, and two big packs for quick meals. Into the cart they went.
What’s Inside the Package
Each container comes with two vacuum-sealed pouches of fully cooked meatballs, made with chicken, Parmesan cheese, and basil. No fillers, nothing unpronounceable on the ingredient list. I love when I can read through a label in under five seconds and not need Google.
They're in the refrigerated section, not frozen, which means they’re ready to heat and eat—no defrosting, no fuss.
First Taste
The flavor surprised me—in a good way. I thought they might be bland (because let’s be real, that’s the case with a lot of premade chicken meatballs), but these had just enough basil and Parmesan to give them a warm, Italian-ish flavor. They’re not too salty, and the texture is soft and moist without being mushy or spongy.
I first tried them straight from a pan—just warmed them up with a little olive oil. No sauce, no extras. They were honestly great as-is.
How I Use Them
Okay, here’s the thing: I already chopped one up into an egg white scramble the next morning and now that’s a whole situation in my house. It’s my new favorite high-protein breakfast—super filling, flavorful, and takes less than 10 minutes. I usually throw in some spinach and it feels like I did something impressive, even though I barely tried.
I’ve also:
- Tossed them into pasta with Costco’s pesto
- Served them next to some roasted sweet potatoes and cucumbers
- Chop and add to my egg white omelette. Double protein!
- Packed a few cold ones in my kid’s lunchbox and called it a day
Basically, they’re versatile and super easy to fit into whatever meal you’ve got going on.
What I Liked
✔️ Really clean ingredients—no weird stuff
✔️ Fully cooked = dinner in 5 minutes
✔️ Not dry, not greasy
✔️ Mild but flavorful
✔️ Two packs means I can freeze one and keep the other ready to go
What I Didn’t Love
❌ Not bold in flavor—if you’re expecting spicy or super cheesy, you’ll want to add sauce or seasonings
❌ I kind of wish they sold a smaller pack to try before committing to a giant one (though now I’m glad I have more)
Where to Find Them
I found them in the refrigerated section near the other pre-cooked proteins, like Amylu chicken sausages and Costco chicken skewers. Definitely not in the frozen aisle, which I double-checked first (and now regret the time lost wandering).
Final Thoughts
This was a new item for me, and I’m so glad I gave it a try. These Amylu Basil & Parmesan Chicken Meatballs are a new Costco win in my book. They’re easy, protein-packed, and surprisingly good. Not spicy, not greasy—just simple, clean, and super useful to have on hand.
Whether you’re meal prepping, throwing together a fast weeknight dinner, or just trying to make scrambled eggs more exciting… these work.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 out of 5 stars)
Unexpectedly delicious. Will definitely be buying again.
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