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Chicken Piccata Meatball Orzo Skillet

Lemon, capers, chicken meatballs, and orzo cooked together in one skillet.

25 min hands-on
45 min total
4 servings
High protein
One pan
Make ahead
  • 1 1/4 pounds ground chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups dry orzo
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 1/4 cup capers, drained
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups trimmed green beans
  1. 1Mix and brown chicken meatballs.
  2. 2Add garlic, orzo, broth, lemon, and capers to the same skillet.
  3. 3Simmer until the orzo is tender and the meatballs are cooked through.

Shape meatballs the night before so dinner is a one-pan finish.

  • Use turkey meatballs.
  • Use rice-shaped cauliflower or small pasta.

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Chicken Piccata Meatball Orzo Skillet | Cooper Fitness