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Tomato pepper orzo with chicken meatballs

4

30 mins

This is a one pot wonder that comes together really fast and was even a hit with my picky one year old!

Ingredients
  • 500g chicken mince
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 
  • 1/2 tsp garlic granules 
  • Salt and pepper 
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 red bell peppers, diced 
  • 2 tbsp rosemary, chopped 
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste 
  • 1 cup orzo 
  • 500g chicken broth 
  • Salt and pepper to taste 
  • 3 handfuls of spinach 

Needed kitchenware
Instructions

1.

To make meatballs, combine chicken mince with Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, salt and pepper. Use hands to combine and make into balls.

2.

Heat olive oil over medium high heat, and then brown meatballs on both sides (about 4-5 mins, and then flip for another 3-4 mins). Remove and set aside.

3.

Add the peppers and rosemary to the pan and sauté, stirring often.

4.

After a few minutes, add the tomato paste, stir, and then add the orzo. Stir again and cook for 1 minute.

5.

Then add the chicken stock and season to your taste. Stir to combine.

6.

Bring to a boil and then cover and reduce to a simmer. Allow to simmer for about 6 minutes.

7.

Then add the meatballs and spinach back in. Cover and cook for about another 4 minutes when the liquid should be minimal and the meatballs cooked through.

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Tip

For low carb, remove breadcrumbs, and swap orzo for quinoa. For low fat, remove cheese or use low fat.

Cost-saving tips

Halal Friendly

Abbi

Head Chef

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