Lemon Chicken Ricotta Meatballs

Name: Lemon Chicken Ricotta Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; Zest of 1 lemon; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking); Garlic Orzo; 1 cup orzo pasta; 2 tbsp butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); Lemon wedges (for serving)

5 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

Updated at: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:41:23 GMT

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 lbground chicken

½ cupricotta cheese

¼ cupgrated parmesan

¼ cupbreadcrumbs

1zest of lemon

2 Tbspfresh parsley

1 Tbspolive oil

Garlic Orzo

1 cuporzo pasta

2 Tbspbutter

2cloves garlic

minced

1 ½ cupschicken broth

¼ cupgrated parmesan

Instructions

Step 1

Make the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, then roll into small meatballs.

Step 2

Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Step 3

Prepare the Garlic Orzo: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add orzo and stir to coat, then pour in chicken broth.

Step 4

Simmer the Orzo: Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in Parmesan until creamy.

Step 5

Serve: Plate the garlic orzo, top with meatballs, and garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor!