One-Pan Chicken Meatballs & Orzo (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Meatballs
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1 pound ground chicken
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1 shallot, roughly chopped
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2 cloves garlic
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1/3 cup breadcrumbs
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1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ Lemon Garlic Orzo
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2 1/3 cups chicken broth
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1 clove garlic, minced
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
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1 cup dry orzo
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1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
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1/3 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives
→ Garnish
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Fresh dill
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Feta cheese
# Instructions:
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Process ground chicken, shallot, garlic, breadcrumbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and seasonings in food processor for 30 seconds.
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Roll mixture into 12-14 meatballs (2 tablespoons each). Mixture will be sticky.
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Sear meatballs in olive oil until golden brown. Remove to plate.
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Add broth, garlic, lemon juice and orzo to pan. Boil 3-5 minutes until soft.
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Add tomatoes, olives, remaining broth and meatballs. Cook until liquid absorbs and meatballs reach 165°F.
# Notes:
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Can be made ahead
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One pan recipe
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Mediterranean flavors