Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Lemon Garlic Chicken Meatballs served over orzo pasta, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- While the meatballs are baking, bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Add orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess liquid.
- Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and toss them in a bowl with lemon juice.
- Serve the meatballs over the orzo, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for the ground chicken.
- For added flavor, mix in some chopped spinach or kale into the meatball mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg