Summer Squash Orzo Skillet with Chicken Meatballs
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Tender chicken meatballs, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes tossed with orzo in a creamy sauce with fresh lemon and Parmesan. A complete one-skillet dinner that's family-friendly and restaurant-quality.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 1 lb. ground chicken
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ large white onion (diced)
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt (separated)
- 2 medium zucchinis (halved and sliced)
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup orzo
- Zest from 2 large lemons
- 1.25 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 oz. burrata cheese (for serving)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 50M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 30m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 686mg
- Total sugar
- 10g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1127mg
- Calcium
- 261mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 30M
- SODIUM
- 686MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.