Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo
If you’re in search of a comforting and flavorful meal, look no further than Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo. This delightful dish features tender chicken meatballs infused with aromatic herbs and served over zesty lemon orzo, creating a perfect balance of taste and warmth. Ideal for family dinners or busy weeknights, this recipe is quick to prepare yet satisfying enough to impress. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy every bite of this delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast), garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix gently until just combined. Form into small meatballs about two inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until golden brown on all sides and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add vegetable broth (or water) and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo along with lemon zest and juice. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is al dente.
- Return meatballs to the skillet with orzo; toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg