Happy Saturday. I’m well aware it’s been a week since Kris Jenner’s James Bond-themed 70th birthday party, but somehow I’m still utterly obsessed with the details — from the “most popular” party guest (can’t say I’m surprised) to why photos of certain members of California royalty seemingly vanished from social media. But that’s not the only thing that had a choke hold on me this week…
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This Simple, Satisfying Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan Orzo Recipe Will Give You Life
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As a general rule, tender and juicy meatballs + saucy pasta = an objectively perfect meal. Sure, spaghetti and meatballs prove it, but The Original Dish’s Baked Sage Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan Orzo raise the bar — with more flavor and less fuss. In the weeknight-friendly recipe, herby, garlicky, and cheesy meatballs bake in the oven, while orzo simmers in chicken stock, white wine, heavy cream, spinach and, yes, more cheese, until it transforms into something risotto-adjacent, minus the arm workout. Top it with fried sage leaves — and you’ll have a low-effort, high-reward meal that you’ll want to have on repeat from now until forever.
The Time Commitment: About an hour.
Key Tips: Kayla Howey (aka The Original Dish) recommends using ground chicken thigh, which is “much more flavorful and results in a juicier finished product.” If you can’t find it with the other prepackaged meat, ask the butcher, who may have it behind the counter or be able to grind it. You can also use turkey, beef, or pork instead.
Other Takes: As for what to do with the rest of that block of Parm, try…
Sheet Pan Eggplant Parmesan, which has everything you love about the Italian classic (namely, so much gooey cheese), with a fraction of the labor.
Creamy, Spicy Tomato Beans and Greens. With over 10,000 five-star reviews (one fan “got a standing ovation at the table”), this may be the internet’s favorite way to turn canned beans into a weeknight meal.
