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Italian
Tomato pepper orzo with chicken meatballs

4

15 mins

Juicy little chicken meatballs, creamy tomato orzo, sweet roasted peppers and spinach — a comforting one-pan dinner that feels fancy but is actually really easy!

Ingredients

Chicken meatballs

  • 500 g lean chicken mince
  • 30 g grated Parmesan (or vegetarian hard cheese) 
  • 20 g wholemeal breadcrumbs (or gluten free alternative)
  • ½ tsp garlic granules

Orzo

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large red bell peppers, diced
  • 1 medium courgette, diced
  • 1 large carrot, finely diced
  • 3 large handfuls spinach
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 170 g wholewheat orzo
  • 500 ml reduced-salt chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped

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Needed kitchenware
Instructions

1.

Mix the chicken, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, and pepper. Roll into about 16 small meatballs.

2.

Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan. Cook the meatballs for 5–6 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove and set aside.

3.

Add the peppers, courgette and carrot to the pan. Cook for 5–6 minutes until starting to soften.

4.

Stir in the tomato paste and rosemary. Add the orzo and chicken stock and mix well.

5.

Return the meatballs to the pan. Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and the meatballs are cooked through.

6.

Stir in the spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted.

7.

Season with black pepper and serve.

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Storage information

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat thoroughly with a splash of water or stock to loosen the orzo. Freeze portions for up to 3 months, thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat until piping hot.

Tip

Lower carb: Replace half the orzo with cauliflower rice or quinoa.

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Halal Friendly
Balanced
Gluten-free friendly
High protein
Beginner
Batch-cook friendly
Family-friendly
Freezer-friendly
One-pan
Budget-friendly

Abbi

Head Chef

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