Description
A delicious dish featuring baked lemon rosemary chicken meatballs served with creamy orzo.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form the Meatballs: Using your hands, form the mixture into small meatballs, approximately one inch in diameter. Place the meatballs evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the Meatballs: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and lightly browned.
- Cook the Orzo: While the meatballs are baking, bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the orzo to the boiling broth and cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is al dente.
- Prepare the Cream Sauce: In a separate large skillet, heat the heavy cream over medium heat. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Combine the Orzo and Sauce: Once the orzo is done, drain any excess broth if necessary, then transfer the orzo to the skillet with the cream sauce. Stir until the orzo is fully coated.
- Add Baked Meatballs: Once the meatballs are ready, carefully add them to the orzo mixture, combining them gently to avoid breaking the meatballs.
- Garnish: Serve the dish hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra lemon zest if desired.
- Enjoy: Take a moment to appreciate the delightful aroma before diving in!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg