Description

This Summer Squash Orzo Skillet with Chicken Meatballs combines fresh zucchini, juicy chicken meatballs, and orzo for a quick, delicious meal. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for a healthy dinner that the whole family will love!

Ingredients

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1 lb. ground chicken
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1.5 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 large egg
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ large white onion, diced
¾ teaspoon sea salt, separated
2 medium zucchinis, halved and sliced
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup orzo
Zest from 2 large lemons
1.25 cups chicken broth
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons heavy cream
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
4 oz. burrata cheese, for serving

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, italian seasoning, egg, sea salt, and garlic. Mix well.
Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 tablespoons each, and set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on two sides and remove from the skillet.
In the same skillet, add the onion along with ¼ teaspoon salt and cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
Next, add sliced zucchini and cherry tomatoes, cooking for another minute until slightly softened.
Add the orzo and toast for 1-2 minutes, then stir in the lemon zest, chicken broth, lemon juice, heavy cream, and the remaining sea salt. Bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, return the meatballs to the skillet, and cover. Simmer for 7-10 minutes or until the orzo is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
Remove from heat, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, and serve with burrata cheese.

Notes

You can substitute ground chicken with turkey or beef if preferred.
Adjust the amount of lemon juice according to your taste for a brighter flavor.
If you like a bit of spice, consider adding red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 550
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 130mg