For the Meatballs:

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)

For the Lemon Garlic Orzo:

• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped