Description
A simple and delicious dish with tender chicken meatballs and hearty orzo pasta in a creamy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Mix ground chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, then form into meatballs.
- Add meatballs to the skillet and brown on all sides.
- Pour in chicken broth and orzo, bringing to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until orzo is cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Consider adding herbs like thyme or basil to the meatballs for extra flavor. You can also add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg