Chicken Meatballs with Orzo
Juicy chicken meatballs simmered in a light lemon-herb sauce, served over fluffy orzo pasta. A quick and easy weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground chicken
- 1 cup Orzo pasta
- 0.5 cup Chopped onion
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Add chicken broth and lemon juice to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook orzo pasta according to package directions.
- Drain the orzo and add it to the skillet with the meatballs and sauce. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meatballs.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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