Description
One Pan Chicken Meatballs with Orzo is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines tender meatballs with fluffy orzo pasta in one convenient skillet. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe brings together savory notes from herbs and spices, creating a delightful culinary experience your family will love. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, it’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs in batches until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes). Remove from the skillet.
- Add orzo and chicken broth to the same skillet; stir well and bring to a boil while scraping any brown bits from searing.
- Nestle meatballs back into the skillet with crushed red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until orzo is tender (10-12 minutes).
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving; garnish with extra parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg