One Skillet Greek Meatballs and Lemon Butter Orzo
Directions
- 1Make the meatballs: In a bowl, combine ground chicken, shallot, garlic, oregano, paprika, red pepper, salt, and pepper. Roll into balls.
- 2Pan-fry the meatballs in a skillet until crispy.
- 3Add lemon slices and butter to the skillet; cook until crispy.
- 4Add orzo and garlic to the skillet; toast the orzo.
- 5Pour in water and let the orzo cook.
- 6Add fresh dill and olives; stir.
- 7Make the creamy whipped feta: In a food processor, combine feta cheese, greek yogurt, and olive oil; whip until creamy.
- 8Serve everything up in a bowl with the feta on the bottom and the orzo on top, then add the meatballs.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp red pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 cup water
- 1 handful fresh dill
- 10 olives
- 4 oz feta cheese
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Equipment
skilletbowlfood processormeatball scooptongs
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