Chicken Pesto Meatballs and Orzo

October 23, 2014

Pesto infused creamy orzo is topped with lean chicken meatballs seasoned with pesto

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.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...
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Nutritions

Calories
623

Sodium
1402mg
58% DV

Fat
24g
37% DV

Protein
34g
68% DV

Carbs
79g
27% DV

Fiber
6g
26% DV