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Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Spinach Orzo

Succulent chicken meatballs baked in a lemon butter sauce, served with creamy spinach orzo for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Total time
30min
10 prep, 20 cook
Per serving
897kcal
43 g protein
Difficulty
Simple
Ingredients
£2.73
average cost
  • High Protein
Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Spinach Orzo

Nutrition per serving

This Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Spinach Orzo recipe contains 897 calories per serving, making it a hearty meal option. Each serving provides 43g of protein, 51g of carbohydrates, and 58g of fat, making it high in protein.

897kcal
Protein43g19% of calories
Carbs51g22% of calories
Fat58g59% of calories
Fibre
4.8g
Sugar
4.5g
Saturated fat
27.6g
Salt
1.2g

Ingredients

Servings
1

Method

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  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
  2. In a bowl, combine the minced chicken, minced garlic, half an egg, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a walnut, and place them on a baking tray lined with baking parchment.
  4. Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for 15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, cook the orzo in salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  6. In a small pan, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat. Add the lemon juice and stir to combine.
  7. Add the fresh spinach to the pan and cook until wilted.
  8. Stir in the double cream and cooked orzo. Mix well and heat through.
  9. Serve the baked lemon butter chicken meatballs over the creamy spinach orzo.

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Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Spinach Orzo: questions

How long does it take to make Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Spinach Orzo?
This recipe takes 30 minutes in total - 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.
Is Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Spinach Orzo suitable for meal prep?
Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Spinach Orzo is a simple-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 43g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
What are the main ingredients in Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Spinach Orzo?
The key ingredients are Chicken Breast, Garlic Clove, Egg. This recipe is part of our Italian cuisine collection.
Is Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Spinach Orzo healthy?
This recipe contains 897 calories per serving with 43g of protein and is suitable for high protein diets.
What diets is Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Spinach Orzo suitable for?
This recipe is specifically suited for High Protein diets. It provides 43g of protein per serving.

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