Name: Baked Sage Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 egg; 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped; 1 tsp garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup orzo pasta; 2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup additional grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Description

Delicious baked chicken meatballs infused with sage, served over creamy Parmesan orzo.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground chicken
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup orzo pasta
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup additional grated Parmesan cheese for serving

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, sage, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
Meanwhile, cook the orzo in chicken broth according to package instructions.
Once the orzo is cooked, stir in heavy cream and additional Parmesan cheese.
Serve the meatballs over the creamy Parmesan orzo.

Notes

For a lighter version, you can use ground turkey instead of chicken.
Feel free to add more herbs or spices to the meatball mixture for extra flavor.
Leftover meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 120mg