Lemon Chicken Ricotta Meatballs: Easy Garlic Orzo Delight
A delicious recipe for Lemon Chicken Ricotta Meatballs served with Garlic Orzo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, cook the orzo in chicken broth according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cooked orzo, lemon juice, and parsley, and mix well.
- Serve the meatballs over garlic orzo.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs like basil or oregano to the meatball mixture.
- Leftover meatballs are great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken, Ricotta, Meatballs, Garlic Orzo, Easy Recipes