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One-Pan Greek Chicken Meatballs and Lemon Orzo

A delicious and easy one-pan dish featuring savory chicken meatballs, bright lemon flavors, and creamy feta, perfect for family dinners or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs

  • 1 large finely grated zest of 1 large lemon about 1 tablespoon
  • 1 medium shallot, finely diced about 1/3 cup
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves about 1/4 medium bunch
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill about 1/2 medium bunch
  • 2 tablespoons half-and-half or whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound ground chicken, preferably dark meat

For the Cooking

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups dried orzo pasta
  • 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled about 1/2 cup
  • 1 large lemon, juice about 1/4 cup
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill plus more for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation of Meatballs

  • In a bowl, stir together the lemon zest, shallot, egg, garlic, breadcrumbs, parsley, dill, half-and-half, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the ground chicken to the mixture and mix gently. Form this mixture into meatballs.

Cooking

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and add the meatballs. Brown them on all sides.
  • In the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth and add salt. Bring it to a boil, then stir in the orzo pasta.
  • Cook the orzo until almost tender. Then, add the feta cheese, lemon juice, and dill to the skillet.
  • Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and cook until everything is heated through.

Notes

This dish is best served warm. You can garnish it with extra dill for added flavor and a pop of color. Serve it as it is for a complete meal or pair it with a side salad for extra freshness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
Keyword Chicken Meatballs, Easy Dinner, Family Recipe, Lemon Orzo, one-pan meal
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