Name: LEMONY CHICKEN RICOTTA MEATBALLS OVER GARLIC SPINACH ORZO
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 egg; 1 tsp lemon zest; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; Salt & pepper to taste; 2 cups orzo pasta; 2 cups fresh spinach; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Description

Bright, creamy, and full of flavor

Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Total Time: 35 min | Servings: 4

Ingredients

Meatballs:

1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 tsp lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt & pepper to taste

Orzo:

2 cups orzo pasta
2 cups fresh spinach
3 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Mix ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until combined. Shape into meatballs.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
Boil orzo until al dente. Drain, saving 1/2 cup pasta water.
In the same skillet, cook garlic and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds. Add spinach and wilt.
Stir in orzo, adding pasta water if needed.
Serve orzo topped with meatballs. Garnish with Parmesan and lemon zest.

Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Total Time: 35 min | Servings: 4