Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs cook, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add orzo cooking according to the package instructions.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat, add spinach and sauté until wilted.
- Drain the orzo and toss it with the spinach.
- Serve meatballs over the garlic spinach orzo.
Notes
- Add more lemon zest for an extra citrusy flavor.
- Use whole wheat orzo for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg