Greek Chicken Meatballs and Lemon Orzo: Easy Comfort Dish
Enjoy the delicious blend of flavors in Greek Chicken Meatballs paired with zesty lemon orzo for a comforting meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Shape into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until browned on all sides.
- In another pot, bring chicken broth to a boil and add orzo. Cook until al dente.
- Add lemon juice to the orzo and stir in chopped parsley.
- Serve meatballs over orzo, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Leftover meatballs can be added to pasta sauces for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Meatballs, Lemon Orzo, comfort food