🍋 Epic Lemon-Herb Chicken Meatballs over Creamy Orzo Pasta 🍝🌿
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: ~520
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken Meatballs:
Ground chicken
Garlic 🧄
Fresh parsley 🌿
Lemon zest 🍋
Grated Parmesan 🧀
Italian breadcrumbs
Egg 🥚
Salt & pepper 🧂
Olive oil (for frying)
For the Creamy Orzo:
Orzo pasta
Garlic 🧄
Onion 🧅
Chicken broth
Cream or Greek yogurt 🥛
Parmesan cheese 🧀
Cherry tomatoes 🍅 (red and yellow)
Spinach or fresh basil 🌱
Lemon juice 🍋
Salt & pepper 🧂
👩🍳 Instructions
Start by mixing the meatball ingredients, forming balls, and browning them in olive oil. Set them aside. In the same skillet, cook onion and garlic until soft, toast the orzo briefly, and then add broth. Simmer until the orzo is tender. Stir in cream, Parmesan, tomatoes, greens, lemon juice, and seasoning. Return the meatballs and cook through. Garnish with lemon slices and herbs before serving.
📝 Notes & Tips
You can use turkey instead of chicken.
Add chili flakes for extra heat 🌶️.
Try arugula in place of spinach for a bold flavor.