Lemon Chicken Ricotta Meatballs: Easy Garlic Orzo Delight
Delightful Lemon Chicken Ricotta Meatballs served with a side of Garlic Orzo, perfect for a family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta, breadcrumbs, egg, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add orzo and chicken broth to the saucepan, bringing it to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender.
- Serve the meatballs over garlic orzo, garnished with extra parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, include grated parmesan cheese in the meatball mixture.
- Let the meatballs rest for a few minutes before serving for better texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken, Ricotta Meatballs, Garlic Orzo