One Pot Orzo with Chicken Meatballs
A comforting and healthy gluten-free and dairy-free pasta dish with chicken meatballs, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Meatballs
Directions
- 1
Combine chicken, salt, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic, eggs, panko, and milk in a large bowl and mix well.
- 2
Oil hands well with olive oil then shape into medium-sized meatballs.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs to hot oil in batches and cook until golden brown on all sides.
- 4
Remove meatballs from pan and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- 5
Add shallot to pan and sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes before adding garlic and orzo.
- 6
Sauté for one minute longer then pour broth over orzo and mix well.
- 7
Cover, reduce heat to low and allow orzo to cook until broth has been absorbed and orzo is tender, stirring regularly.
- 8
Stir in tomato sauce and fresh basil. Return meatballs to pasta with sauce and bring to a simmer then turn off heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
