Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo
Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo are a delightful fusion of juicy, herbed meatballs and refreshing lemon-infused orzo pasta. This dish is perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or entertaining guests, offering a burst of Mediterranean flavors that will leave everyone wanting more. With the savory combination of ground chicken, feta cheese, and fresh herbs, these meatballs are not only tasty but also nutritious. Serve them over zesty orzo for a satisfying meal that’s quick to prepare and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- Fresh herbs (parsley and dill)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, feta cheese, parsley, oregano, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Boil chicken broth in a pot; add orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain if necessary.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat; add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in the cooked orzo with lemon juice and zest; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the meatballs over lemony orzo garnished with fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg