Description
This quick and delicious recipe features fluffy orzo tossed with sautéed spinach and topped with tender chicken ricotta meatballs infused with fresh lemon zest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients (5 minutes)
- Make the Meatball Mixture (10 minutes)
- Form the Meatballs (5 minutes)
- Bake the Meatballs (20-25 minutes)
- Cook the Orzo (8-10 minutes)
- Sauté the Spinach (5 minutes)
- Combine Orzo, Spinach, and Lemon Juice (3 minutes)
- Serve (Optional Garnish)
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free ricotta and parmesan alternatives. You can also substitute ground chicken with turkey or beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg