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Amanda Smith

Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo are Delicious!

Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo are a delicious and healthy dish featuring tender chicken meatballs served over zesty lemon orzo pasta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the orzo and cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes, until tender.
  5. Once the orzo is cooked, stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Return the meatballs to the skillet, gently mixing them with the orzo. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  7. Serve warm, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For added flavor, mix in some chopped spinach or feta cheese into the meatball mixture.
  • Substitute quinoa or rice for orzo for a gluten-free option.

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