Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Easy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo. This one-pan meal features juicy ground chicken meatballs infused with fresh herbs and crumbled feta, served on a bed of zesty lemon orzo. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish brings a taste of Greece to your kitchen with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, parsley, feta, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add orzo and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Once meatballs are baked, fold them into the skillet with orzo and cook for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg