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Baked Lemon Rosemary Chicken Meatballs and Creamy Orzo Recipe Revealed!

A delicious recipe for Baked Lemon Rosemary Chicken Meatballs served over creamy orzo, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for orzo
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until just combined.
  3. Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
  4. While the meatballs are baking, bring a medium pot of chicken broth to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Once the orzo is cooked, reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, frozen peas, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  6. Serve the meatballs over the creamy orzo, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for ground chicken.
  • Add sautéed spinach or kale to the orzo for extra nutrients and flavor.

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