Tuscan Chicken Meatballs and Orzo
If you’re searching for a comforting meal that warms the heart and delights the palate, look no further than this Tuscan Chicken Meatballs and Orzo dish. This one-pan wonder combines tender chicken meatballs with creamy orzo pasta, enriched by sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s a recipe that balances ease and flavor effortlessly. With its savory ingredients and simple preparation steps, this dish is destined to become a staple in your kitchen. Get ready to impress your loved ones with a delightful meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup dry breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2½ cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1½ cups dry orzo pasta
- ⅔ cup cream
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic, onion powder, black pepper, and parsley until just mixed.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Form small meatballs (about 1 inch) from the mixture and brown them in the skillet until golden on all sides.
- Remove meatballs and sauté sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic in the same pan for one minute before adding tomato paste.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir in dry orzo pasta; return meatballs to the pan.
- Simmer until the orzo is tender (about 10 minutes). Stir in cream and spinach until wilted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 140mg