Description
Enjoy the delightful blend of flavors in these juicy Greek Chicken Meatballs paired with zesty Lemon Orzo, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- Ground chicken
- Fresh parsley
- Garlic cloves
- Feta cheese
- Lemon zest
- Orzo pasta
- Chicken broth
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Dried oregano
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, parsley, feta cheese, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs, about two tablespoons each.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until golden brown and firm.
- In another pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Drain orzo and return to pot. Add cooked meatballs and stir gently to combine.
- Serve alongside lemony orzo and garnish with additional parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg