Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo
If you’re in search of a comforting dish that brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table, look no further than Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo. This delightful recipe features tender ground chicken meatballs flavored with aromatic herbs and served alongside zesty lemon-infused orzo pasta. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this dish is easy to prepare and promises to impress your guests. With its wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavors, you’ll find yourself making it time and again!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 lb 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 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated cheese (or nutritional yeast), garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form small meatballs (about 1 inch) and place them on a lined baking sheet. Bake for approximately 20 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, bring vegetable broth to a boil and cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente.
- Once cooked, drain excess liquid from the orzo and stir in olive oil, lemon juice, zest, and seasoning. Gently fold in the meatballs.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg