Description
Baked Rosemary Chicken Meatballs with Comforting Tomato Orzo is a heartwarming dish that brings together juicy ground chicken meatballs infused with aromatic rosemary, served over creamy tomato orzo. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, delivering delicious flavors and delightful textures in every bite. With its vibrant presentation and comforting essence, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 jar (24 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, garlic, rosemary, Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place in the baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, bring chicken broth to a simmer in a saucepan, add orzo, and cook until al dente.
- Stir in tomato sauce with the cooked orzo and gently fold in the baked meatballs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg