Description
Lemon Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Garlic Orzo is a delightful and refreshing dish that will brighten your dinner table. These tender chicken meatballs are infused with zesty lemon and creamy ricotta, creating a flavorful experience that appeals to the entire family. Served over a bed of garlic orzo, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions. In just 45 minutes, you can enjoy a satisfying meal that’s both light and comforting. With simple ingredients and straightforward cooking steps, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic (2 for meatballs, 2 minced for orzo)
- Olive oil, salt, pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, lemon zest, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Roll mixture into 18-20 uniform meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a pot, heat olive oil; sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add orzo and stir to coat in oil. Pour in chicken broth and simmer until orzo is tender.
- Stir in butter and lemon juice into the cooked orzo before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with orzo (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg