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Easy One-Skillet Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Orzo

Tender chicken meatballs simmered in creamy orzo, all cooked in one skillet for an easy, comforting weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup onion finely grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Creamy Orzo
  • 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown meatballs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. Toast orzo briefly in the same skillet, then add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  4. Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and cook until orzo is tender.
  5. Stir in cream and Parmesan, simmer until creamy, then season and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, finish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice.