Lemony Chicken Ricotta Meatballs Over Garlic Spinach Orzo
Discover how to make Lemony Chicken Ricotta Meatballs Over Garlic Spinach Orzo—a flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta cheese, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, and oregano. Mix gently until just combined.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Shape the mixture into meatballs (about two inches wide) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package instructions. In another skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant; add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Combine cooked orzo with sautéed spinach and serve meatballs on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg