Marry Me Chicken Meatballs Orzo
A flavor-packed dish featuring hearty meatballs made from ground chicken, served over creamy orzo with vibrant spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo-friendly
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the meatball mixture by combining ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Sauté the meatballs in olive oil over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- Cook orzo in boiling water according to package instructions, typically about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Make the creamy sauce in the same skillet by adding chicken broth, heavy cream, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Combine the orzo and meatballs with the sauce, stirring gently to coat. Serve warm.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and consider customizing the recipe with additional vegetables or spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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