Description
Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs and Orzo is a delightful dish that brings the warm flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. Tender chicken meatballs, infused with aromatic herbs, sit atop a fluffy bed of orzo pasta, all enveloped in a rich tomato sauce. This recipe is perfect for gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, ensuring every bite is a flavorful experience that transports you to sun-soaked shores.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, bring chicken broth to a boil in another pot. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and diced tomatoes; simmer for five minutes while seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked orzo with meatballs in the skillet; toss gently to coat everything in sauce. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg