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One Pan Chicken Meatballs with Orzo

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A quick and delicious dish combining juicy chicken meatballs and creamy orzo pasta, all cooked in one skillet for easy cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground chicken (454 grams)
  • 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs (55 grams)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (35 grams)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped, optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups dry orzo pasta (about 278 grams)
  • 2/3 cup cream (any kind)
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, parsley (if using), Italian seasoning, salt, garlic, onion powder, and pepper. Mix well but don’t overmix. Let the mixture sit for 10-20 minutes.
  2. Roll the mixture into 1 to 1 1/4” meatballs.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, and sear the meatballs until golden brown. Remove them from the pan and cover with foil.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium, add minced garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and deglaze the pan, scraping up any flavorful bits.
  6. Bring the broth to a boil, then add orzo, cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  7. Place the meatballs on top of the orzo, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the orzo is al dente.
  8. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep them tender. Browning the meatballs adds depth of flavor. Low sodium chicken broth helps control the salt level in the dish.

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