Deliciously Easy One Pan Baked Pesto Orzo with Chicken Meatballs

Deliciously Easy One Pan Baked Pesto Orzo with Chicken Meatballs

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Savory One Pan Baked Pesto Orzo with Chicken Meatballs combines fresh herbs and cheesy pasta for a hearty dinner. The simple recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor without the fuss, so click for...

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Cooking tools:

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cheesecloth
  • Paper towel
  • Grater
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Plate
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spatula
  • Tongs
  • Kitchen scale
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken (or turkey)
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 small to medium zucchini, shredded & squeezed dry
  • 1 lb baby bella mushrooms, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 13 tablespoons (12 + 1) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • ⅓ cup basil pesto
  • 1 lb uncooked orzo
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, julienned
  • Parmesan cheese, grated
  • Red pepper flakes, for spice

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