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Chicken Meatballs & Orzo Pasta

Cultural Context

Chicken meatballs and orzo pasta are a delightful Mediterranean dish that combines the heartiness of meatballs with the comforting texture of orzo. Traditionally enjoyed in various forms across Italy and Greece, this dish reflects the region's love for fresh ingredients and simple preparations. In modern times, it has gained popularity for its versatility, often adapted with different herbs and spices to suit personal tastes.

MediterraneanITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
ground chicken
orzo pasta
onion
garlic
parsley
parmesan cheese
egg
bread crumbs
olive oil
chicken broth
salt
black pepper
red pepper flakes
lemon juice
spinach

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

ground chicken

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often cheaper.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are gluten-free and healthier, while crushed crackers can be cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2

Cook orzo pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.

3

In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, grated parmesan, egg, and bread crumbs.

4

Season mixture with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; mix until well combined.

5

Form the mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.

6

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; brown meatballs on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

7

Transfer browned meatballs to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

8

In a separate pot, heat chicken broth and add cooked orzo; stir in lemon juice and spinach until spinach wilts.

9

Serve meatballs over orzo, garnished with additional parsley and parmesan if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Chicken and OrzoOrzo with Chicken Meatballs
Local Name: Polpette di pollo e pasta orzo

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