# One Skillet Greek Meatballs and Lemon Butter Orzo

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 12 min
- Cuisine: Greek
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Make the meatballs: In a bowl, combine ground chicken, shallot, garlic, oregano, paprika, red pepper, salt, and pepper. Roll into balls.
2. Pan-fry the meatballs in a skillet until crispy.
3. Add lemon slices and butter to the skillet; cook until crispy.
4. Add orzo and garlic to the skillet; toast the orzo.
5. Pour in water and let the orzo cook.
6. Add fresh dill and olives; stir.
7. Make the creamy whipped feta: In a food processor, combine feta cheese, greek yogurt, and olive oil; whip until creamy.
8. Serve everything up in a bowl with the feta on the bottom and the orzo on top, then add the meatballs.

## Equipment

- skillet
- bowl
- food processor
- meatball scoop
- tongs

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYKjusrQ/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b657e586-47cd-4937-b6f5-d5fe93839734
- Extracted: 2025-01-11

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