Main DishesOctober 23, 2014
Calories
623
Sodium
1402mg
58% DV
Fat
24g
37% DV
Protein
34g
68% DV
Carbs
79g
27% DV
Fiber
6g
26% DV
Chicken Pesto Meatballs and Orzo
100
Pesto infused creamy orzo is topped with lean chicken meatballs seasoned with pesto
6
For Meatballs
1 lb ground chicken
1 C breadcrumbs, seasoned
1/4 C grated parmesan cheese
2 eggs
2 T basil pesto, prepared
1/2 C vegetable oil
For Orzo
2 C vegetable broth
1 C orzo
1/4 C Plain Greek Yogurt (or sour cream)
1/4 C basil pesto, prepared
Optional for garnish:
Parsley, freshly chopped
Grated Parmesan cheese
1 lb ground chicken
1 C breadcrumbs, seasoned
1/4 C grated parmesan cheese
2 eggs
2 T basil pesto, prepared
1/2 C vegetable oil
For Orzo
2 C vegetable broth
1 C orzo
1/4 C Plain Greek Yogurt (or sour cream)
1/4 C basil pesto, prepared
Optional for garnish:
Parsley, freshly chopped
Grated Parmesan cheese
1.Combine chicken, breadcrumbs, cheese, eggs and pesto and form into small bite sized balls. (yield about 36)
2.Heat oil in a large sauté pan, add meatballs, about a dozen at a time, brown on all sides...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
623
Sodium
1402mg
58% DV
Fat
24g
37% DV
Protein
34g
68% DV
Carbs
79g
27% DV
Fiber
6g
26% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat9g45%
Polysaturated Fat6g43%
Monosaturated Fat8g51%
Cholesterol80mg27%
Sodium1402mg58%
Potassium485mg13%
Protein34g68%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber6g26%
Sugar18g36%
Vitamin A494IU9%
Vitamin B62mg148%
Vitamin C3mg6%
Calcium417mg41%
Iron4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.