Chicken Meatballs with Orzo

 Chicken Meatballs

1 pound ground chicken

1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup milk

1 egg

1/4 chopped fresh parsley (optional)

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Garlic Parmesan Orzo

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 1/2 cups chicken broth

1 1/2 cups dry orzo pasta

2/3 cup cream

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 cups fresh spinach

1. Mix meatball ingredients: In a large bowl, combine chicken, bread crumbs, cheese, milk, egg, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic, onion powder, and pepper. Mix well, then let it sit for a bit before using it.
2. Cook meatballs: Roll the meat mixture into 1-1¼” balls, put them into a hot pan with oil, and sear until golden brown.
3. Make sauce and add orzo: Sauté the garlic, add the broth, and deglaze the pan. Bring it to a low boil, then add the orzo, cream, parmesan, salt, and pepper, and stir.
4. Add meatballs: Place the meatballs on top of the sauce, cover, and simmer to cook.
5. Add fresh spinach: After meatballs are cooked, gently stir in spinach; heat until wilted.

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