Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 1 cup fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until just combined and form into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook meatballs until browned on all sides and fully cooked through.
- In a saucepan, cook orzo in chicken broth until tender.
- Stir in spinach, lemon juice, and zest into the orzo.
- Serve meatballs over the orzo and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender
- Add extra lemon juice for more brightness
- Reheat with a splash of broth to maintain moisture
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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