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One-Pan Greek Chicken Meatballs and Lemon Orzo

One-Pan Greek Chicken Meatballs and Lemon Orzo

Delicious One-Pan Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo make for a quick and easy dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner
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 about 1 large lemon
  • ⅓ cup finely diced medium shallot about 1 medium shallot
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves about ¼ medium bunch
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill 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 large lemon about 1 large lemon
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill plus more for garnish

Instructions
 

Make the meatballs

  • Stir together the lemon zest, shallot, egg, garlic, panko breadcrumbs, parsley, dill, half-and-half, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add ground chicken and mix until evenly combined; do not overmix. Scoop out the mixture in heaping 2-tablespoon portions and roll into balls.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add meatballs in a single layer and cook until browned and cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Make the orzo

  • Add chicken broth and salt to the same skillet and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo and cook according to package instructions until most broth is absorbed, about 9 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in feta cheese, lemon juice, and chopped dill. Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and warm through for 1 to 2 minutes.

Notes

Ground turkey, lamb, or lean beef can be substituted for the ground chicken. Meatballs can be refrigerated raw or cooked up to 2 days in advance or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Easy Dinner, Greek chicken meatballs, lemon orzo, one pan meal, One-Pan Greek Chicken Meatballs and Lemon Orzo
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