Chicken Meatballs and Orzo: A Delightful Dinner Awaits!
A delicious and hearty dish featuring tender chicken meatballs served with orzo pasta in a flavorful sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides.
- Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo and cook according to package instructions.
- Add diced tomatoes and meatballs back to the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
- Stir in fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sauté onions and bell peppers before adding the broth.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg