Go Back
Print Recipe
No ratings yet

Chicken Pesto Meatballs and Orzo

Author: foodyschmoody

Ingredients

For Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 C breadcrumbs seasoned
  • ¼ C grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 T basil pesto prepared
  • ½ C vegetable oil

For Orzo

  • 2 C vegetable broth
  • 1 C orzo
  • ¼ C Plain Greek Yogurt or sour cream
  • ¼ C basil pesto prepared

Optional for garnish:

  • Parsley freshly chopped
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Combine chicken, breadcrumbs, cheese, eggs and pesto and form into small bite sized balls. (yield about 36)
  • Heat oil in a large sauté pan, add meatballs, about a dozen at a time, brown on all sides until cooked through, rolling around with a spatula often.
  • Set aside.
  • While meatballs are cooking, bring 2 C vegetable broth to a boil over medium/high heat. Add orzo and cook until almost all liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender. If liquid dries up before orzo is cooked, just add a bit more as needed.
  • When orzo is cooked (about 8-10 min), stir in ¼ C Greek Yogurt and ¼ C pesto. Add cooked meatballs to orzo and serve.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and/or grated parmesan cheese if desired.