Description
Discover the delightful flavors of Greek Meatballs and Orzo Skillet, a one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This hearty dish combines tender meatballs made from ground turkey or chicken with creamy orzo pasta, all cooked together in a single skillet, making cleanup a breeze. Infused with fresh herbs, spices, and zesty lemon, each bite is bursting with Mediterranean goodness. Whether you’re serving it for a family dinner or hosting friends, this easy recipe will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking meatballs)
- 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh leaf parsley
- 3 tablespoons grated onion
- 1 clove garlic (grated or minced)
- Zest of a lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil (for cooking orzo)
- 1 clove garlic (grated or minced)
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
- Extra feta cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the meatballs by mixing ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, parsley, grated onion, garlic, lemon zest and juice, egg, oregano, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Roll into bite-sized balls.
- Cook meatballs in a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil until browned (8–10 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and toast orzo briefly before adding chicken broth and roasted red peppers. Bring to a boil.
- Cook orzo until tender (7–8 minutes), stirring occasionally. Stir in olives and herbs. Return meatballs to skillet and top with feta cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg