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One-Pan Greek Chicken Meatballs and Lemon Orzo

One-Pan Greek Chicken Meatballs and Lemon Orzo

This recipe combines flavorful Greek chicken meatballs with zesty lemon orzo for a delicious one-pan meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

For the meatballs

  • 1 tablespoon finely grated zest of lemon about 1 large lemon
  • ⅓ cup medium shallot, finely diced about 1 medium shallot
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped about ¼ medium bunch
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped about ½ medium bunch
  • 2 tablespoons half-and-half or whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound ground chicken preferably dark meat
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the orzo

  • 3.75 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1.5 cups dried orzo pasta
  • 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled about ½ cup
  • ¼ cup juice of lemon about 1 large lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped

Instructions
 

Make the meatballs

  • In a large bowl, stir together the lemon zest, shallot, egg, garlic, panko, parsley, dill, half-and-half, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the ground chicken and mix until combined; avoid overmixing. Scoop out the mixture in heaping 2-tablespoon portions and roll into balls.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in a single layer and cook until browned and cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Make the orzo

  • In the same skillet, add chicken broth and salt, bringing to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo and cook until mostly absorbed, about 9 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in feta, lemon juice, and dill. Return meatballs to skillet, cover, and heat through for 1 to 2 minutes.

Notes

Ground turkey, lamb, or lean beef may substitute for ground chicken. Meatballs can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator or freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken meatballs, easy dinner, Greek flavors, Lemon Orzo, one pan meal, One-Pan Greek Chicken Meatballs
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