Keto Lemon Garlic Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Cauliflower Orzo

Name: Keto Lemon Garlic Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Cauliflower Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken ((450 g)); 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced); 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 0.25 cup almond flour; 1 large egg; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 0 salt (to taste); 0 black pepper (to taste); 2 tbsp olive oil; 12 oz cauliflower rice ((340 g)); 2 tbsp butter; 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced); 1 cup heavy cream; 0.5 cup chicken broth; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cups fresh spinach; 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes ((optional)); 0 salt (to taste); 0 pepper (to taste); 0 fresh parsley (for garnish); 0 lemon wedges (for garnish)

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Why some badges are missing

Not vegan: ground chicken → try chickpeas (or firm tofu)
Not vegetarian: ground chicken → try chickpeas (or Quorn pieces)
Not gluten-free: the recipe title (Keto Lemon Garlic Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Cauliflower Orzo)
Not dairy-free: grated Parmesan cheese → try vegan parmesan-style cheese (or nutritional yeast)
Not egg-free: large egg → try ground flaxseed and water (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg, rested 5 min)
Not nut-free: almond flour → try toasted sunflower seeds (or pumpkin seeds for crunch)
Not low-FODMAP: the recipe title (Keto Lemon Garlic Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Cauliflower Orzo)
Not low-histamine: grated Parmesan cheese
Not kidney-friendly: ground chicken

Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.

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About this recipe

Tender chicken meatballs flavoured with lemon, garlic and Parmesan, served with a creamy cauliflower orzo alternative, suitable for low-carbohydrate diets and weeknight dinners.

Prep

15m

Cook

30m

Serves

Rating

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Total time · 45m

Ingredients

Kitchen Help

Shopping list

1 lb ground chicken — (450 g)
2 cloves garlic cloves — minced
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
0.25 cup almond flour
1 large egg
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Italian seasoning
salt — to taste
black pepper — to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
12 oz cauliflower rice — (340 g)
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic cloves — minced
1 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup chicken broth
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach
0.5 tsp red pepper flakes — (optional)
salt — to taste
pepper — to taste
fresh parsley — for garnish
lemon wedges — for garnish

Instructions

Step by step

1
In a bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, Parmesan, almond flour, egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs for 6– per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for .
4
Add cauliflower rice, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Simmer for 6– until creamy.
5
Stir in Parmesan cheese and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.
6
Spoon the creamy cauliflower mixture into bowls and top with lemon garlic chicken meatballs. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve warm.

Per serving

serves 4

Calories

635kcal

Protein

50.2g

Carbs

13.1g

Fat

44.3g

Fibre

3.4g

Sugar

1.5g

Sodium

440mg

AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.

Tagged

#dinner #chicken #Meat #Italian