Ingredients:

- 1 lb ground chicken

- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

- 1 egg

- 2 cloves of garlic, minced

- 2 tablespoons butter

- 1/2 cup orzo

- 1 tablespoon olive oil

- Salt and pepper

- Italian seasoning

- Garlic powder

- Onion powder

- Parmesan cheese (optional)

Direction:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

2. Form the chicken mixture into small meatballs, about the size of golf balls.

3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the meatballs to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes, flipping occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add a pinch of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine and let cook for 1-2 minutes.

5. Add the cooked orzo to the skillet and stir to coat with the garlic butter mixture. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the orzo is heated through.

6. Add the meatballs back into the skillet with the orzo and gently stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the meatballs are heated through.

7. If desired, top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy your garlic butter chicken meatballs with orzo!