Zesty Spicy Chicken Meatballs with Peppers and Orzo Recipe - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 1 lb (454 g) ground chicken
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup (60 ml) breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil (for browning)
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup (200 g) dry orzo pasta
• 2 ½ cups (590 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: fresh parsley or basil for garnish
• Optional: lemon wedges for serving