Description
Easy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo is a Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender chicken meatballs seasoned with herbs and Parmesan cheese, served over a bed of zesty lemon-infused orzo. It’s a quick and flavorful meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
For the Lemon Orzo:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and beaten egg. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In a separate pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
- Stir in olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper into the cooked orzo. Mix well to combine.
- Serve the meatballs over the lemon orzo, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red chili flakes to the meatball mixture.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Greek chicken meatballs, lemon orzo, Mediterranean chicken meatballs, easy chicken meatballs, quick weeknight dinner