Description
A delicious recipe for Greek Chicken Meatballs served with orzo pasta, perfect for a tasty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add orzo and toast for 1-2 minutes until slightly golden.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and cooked meatballs. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice. Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in some chopped olives or bell peppers with the orzo.
- Substitute ground turkey for ground chicken for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg