Chicken Meatballs with Peppers and Orzo

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Total Time

1 hour 5 minutes

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

45 mins

Rating

(75)

Ingredients

4 servings

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
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)
8 ounces uncooked orzo
1/4 cup of something creamy – mascarpone, cream cheese, goat cheese, cream, or butter
kosher salt, Parmesan, and parsley for finishing

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Step 1

Mix meatball ingredients together. Roll into meatballs. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a swizzle of olive oil. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from pan and set aside. (Alternatively, bake the meatballs at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes.)

Step 2

Add peppers and garlic to the same pan, plus a little more oil if needed. Sauté for 5-10 minutes, scraping browned bits off the bottom of the pan.

Step 3

Add meatballs back into the pan. Stir in tomato sauce and capers. Bring to a low simmer and let it hang out (add a little water if it gets too dry).

Step 4

Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and toss with something creamy. Season with salt, Parmesan, and parsley.

Step 5

Plate and serve. Top with more Parmesan and parsley.

Chef’s notes

I used mini peppers which are small and sweet. Regular bell peppers work too if cut into thin strips or small pieces.

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