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One-Pan Greek Chicken Meatballs and Lemon Orzo

One-Pan Greek Chicken Meatballs and Lemon Orzo

Delightful One-Pan Greek Chicken Meatballs paired with zesty Lemon Orzo, perfect for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 12-inch frying pan or skillet

Ingredients
  

For the meatballs

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

For the orzo

  • 3 ¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cups dried orzo pasta
  • 3 ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup lemon juice from 1 large lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped, plus more for garnish

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 evenly combined; scoop out heaping 2-tablespoon portions and roll into meatballs.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in a single layer and cook until browned and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Make the orzo

  • In the same skillet, add chicken broth and salt; bring to a boil. Stir in orzo and cook for about 9 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat, stir in feta, lemon juice, and dill. Return meatballs to skillet, cover, and cook until warmed through.

Notes

Substitutions for ground chicken include ground turkey, lamb, or lean beef. Meatballs can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg
Keyword chicken, Greek, Lemon, meatballs, One-Pan, orzo
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