Description
A delightful and flavorful recipe for One Skillet Greek Meatballs and Lemon Butter Orzo with Whipped Feta that combines juicy chicken meatballs with tangy lemon orzo, whipped feta cheese, and a sun-dried tomato vinaigrette for a Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
For the Orzo:
- 1 lemon, sliced, plus 3-4 tbs lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, and reserve the oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
For the Whipped Feta:
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: Combine ground chicken, shallot, garlic, oregano, paprika, red pepper, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs and sear in a skillet until cooked through.
- Cook the Orzo: In the same skillet, cook orzo with butter, lemon, garlic, olives, dill, and sun-dried tomatoes. Add water and lemon juice, then cook until al dente. Return meatballs to the skillet to warm.
- Make the Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette: Whisk together sun-dried tomato oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, dill, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Prepare the Whipped Feta: Blend feta, Greek yogurt, and olive oil until smooth.
- Serve: Spread whipped feta on plates, drizzle with vinaigrette, add orzo, meatballs, seared lemons, greens, and herbs. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, swap chicken for plant-based meat or lentils.
- Feel free to customize the dish with your favorite Mediterranean ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Greek Meatballs, Lemon Orzo, Whipped Feta, Mediterranean Cuisine
