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Lemony Boursin Chicken Meatballs with Cheesy Asparagus Orzo

Lemony Boursin Chicken Meatballs with Cheesy Asparagus Orzo Delight

Enjoy Lemony Boursin Chicken Meatballs with Cheesy Asparagus Orzo, a dish bursting with flavor and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 5 oz Garlic & Herb Boursin Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
For the Cheesy Asparagus Orzo
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter
  • 1 medium Sweet Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Uncooked Orzo
  • 2 cups Broth
  • 1 cup Asparagus Finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • to taste Fresh Cracked Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, Boursin cheese, lemon zest, chopped basil, Italian breadcrumbs, kosher salt, Italian seasoning, and olive oil. Use your hands to mix until well blended, rolling the mixture into 1.5-inch balls and setting aside on a baking sheet.
  2. Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the meatballs and bake for 25-30 minutes, turning on the broiler for the last 3 minutes to brown them.
  3. In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of salted butter over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for about 5 minutes, then add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
  4. Add uncooked orzo and enough broth to cover; bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for approximately 6 minutes. Stir in chopped asparagus and milk, covering until orzo is al dente and asparagus is tender.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, remaining butter, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and cracked pepper.
  6. Serve creamy asparagus orzo topped with meatballs and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and monitor cooking times closely for optimal results.

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