Description
Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine to your table. Juicy ground chicken meatballs are infused with fresh herbs and zesty lemon, creating an irresistible combination. Paired with tender orzo pasta cooked in savory chicken broth, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or meal prep. With its quick preparation time and customizable options, you’ll find yourself reaching for this dish again and again. Enjoy a delicious, wholesome meal that’s both satisfying and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- 2 tsp fresh dill
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ tbsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly cracked pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, almond flour, parsley, dill, garlic, feta cheese, onion powder, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and olive oil until well combined. Form into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs for about 3–4 minutes until browned; cover and cook for another 5–6 minutes until fully cooked through.
- In the same skillet, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions until tender (about 8–10 minutes).
- Stir in lemon juice and olive oil into the cooked orzo.
- Serve orzo topped with meatballs and garnish with crumbled feta and chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg