MY PAN ROSTED GARLIC CHICKEN MEATBALLS with CILANTRO ORZOTTO

Want an idea to use my Frozen Cilantro Discs? Sure, here is my Cilantro Orzotto with ground chicken meatballs. Say no more, I am sold, smile.
 
Category:  Entreé  
Approx. Prep and Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Approximate Cost: $7.15 or $3.58 per serving
Difficulty Level:  Easy
Allergens, Other: CONTAINS WHEAT (in the orzo and Panko)
Servings: 2+
 
Ingredients
½ lb. of 99% fat free ground chicken ($2.75)
1 ½ tbsp. Roasted Garlic and Herbs seasoning (.30)
2 ½ tbsp. Angie’s Basting Oil (.70)
1 tbsp. Panko (.15)
1 c. orzo (.50)
1 frozen cilantro disk (.25)
2 c. beef broth ($1.25)
1 avocado ($1.25)
 
Directions
 

1. Season the ground chicken with ½ tbsp. Roasted Garlic and Herbs seasoning, ½ tbsp. basting oil and make small size balls.
2. Add ½ tbsp. of basting oil to a saucepan over medium heat, add the orzo and sauté for few minutes.
3. Add at least 1 cup of broth, 1 frozen cilantro disk, ½ tbsp. of Roasted Garlic and Herbs seasoning and bring to a light boil.
4. Reduce the heat to med-low and keep adding broth until the orzo is tender.
5. Add more broth as needed and cook for few more minutes until done.
6. The consistency of my Orzotto is not dry but rather creamy.
7. Meantime, sauté the chicken meatballs briefly in ½ tbsp. of basting oil until golden brown and done.
8. Finally, slice an avocado and prepare to plate your meal.

 
My Link:
Angie’s Basting Oil:  www.angieslifehacks.com/cuisine/the-flavor-series-recipe-2-angies-basting-olive-oil