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Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo: Simple & Delicious!

A delicious and simple recipe for Greek Chicken Meatballs served with lemon orzo, perfect for a family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 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 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
  6. While the meatballs are baking, bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  7. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes.
  8. Once cooked, drain any excess liquid and stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese.
  9. Serve the meatballs over the lemon orzo, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider mixing in some chopped spinach or kale into the orzo before serving.
  • You can also swap the ground chicken for ground turkey or beef for a different taste.

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