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One-Pan Greek Chicken Meatballs and Lemon Orzo Recipe

One-Pan Greek Chicken Meatballs and Lemon Orzo Recipe
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Delicious and easy One-Pan Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo recipe that’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Flavorful chicken meatballs are paired with tangy lemon orzo for a satisfying and zesty dish.

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

  • Finely grated zest of 1 large lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 medium shallot, finely diced (about 1/3 cup)
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves (about 1/4 medium bunch)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill (about 1/2 medium bunch)
  • 2 tablespoons half-and-half or whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound ground chicken, preferably dark meat
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Orzo:

  • 3 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups dried orzo pasta
  • 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine lemon zest, shallot, egg, garlic, breadcrumbs, parsley, dill, half-and-half, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add ground chicken and mix gently. Form into meatballs and brown in olive oil.
  2. Make the Orzo: In the same skillet, cook orzo in chicken broth until al dente. Stir in feta, lemon juice, and dill. Return meatballs to skillet and heat through. Garnish with dill.

Notes

  • You can customize the meatballs by adding your favorite herbs and spices.
  • Feel free to add extra vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes to the orzo for added nutrients.

Find it online: https://marthatasty.com/one-pan-greek-chicken-meatballs-and-lemon-orzo-recipe/