Who doesn’t love a quick meal after a long busy day? This amazing recipe can be easily done in just 30 minutes!
Creamy Orzo Pasta with Parmesan, Spinach & Sun-dried Tomatoes topped with Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients
Chicken Meatballs:
Creamy Orzo Sauce:
Method
Chicken Meatballs:
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In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Rub your hands with a little oil and form into balls. Makes 14-18 meatballs depending on size.
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In a large skillet with a little olive oil brown the meatballs on each side.
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They will not be fully cooked at this point. Remove from pan and set aside.
Creamy Orzo Sauce:
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In the same pan, add olive oil, onions and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
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Add in the orzo pasta and toast for 1 minute or until fully coated with oil.
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Pour in the wine and chicken stock and bring to simmer.
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After about 5 minutes, when the orzo is not yet fully cooked, fold in the spinach, sundried tomatoes and nestle the chicken meatballs back into the pan.
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Let the pasta simmer for 5 minutes more or until pasta is just about cooked (if needed add a little more water).
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Pour in the heavy cream and add the parmesan cheese and salt/pepper to taste. Cook another few minutes until liquid is mostly absorbed.
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Enjoy!
