Chicken Meatballs With Peppers And Orzo

Name: Chicken Meatballs With Peppers And Orzo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Chicken Meatballs:; 1 pound ground turkey or chicken; 1 egg; 1/2 cup panko; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; 1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, and kosher salt; Sauce:; 2 large cloves garlic, minced; 1–2 cups sliced peppers (see notes); 1/4 cup capers (optional); one 14-ounce can plain tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less to taste); Creamy Orzo:; 8 ounces uncooked orzo; 1/4 cup of something creamy – I used mascarpone, but you could also use cream cheese, goat cheese, cream, or butter; kosher salt, Parmesan, and parsley for finishing

Prep 20m

Cook 45m

Total 1h 5m

This recipe for Chicken Meatballs with Peppers and Orzo combines tender chicken meatballs in a flavorful sauce with garlic, peppers, and capers, served over creamy orzo. With a perfect blend of savory and creamy flavors, this dish is a comforting and satisfying meal for any night of the week.