Greek Meatballs with Lemon Butter Orzo and Whipped Feta

Greek Meatballs with Lemon Butter Orzo and Whipped Feta

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Chewy chicken meatballs, creamy whipped feta, and lemon-infused orzo come together in this flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners!

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 1 lg. egg
  • ½ c. panko bread crumbs
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 tbsp. garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • 8 oz. feta cheese
  • ¼ c. plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1 lemon, sliced into 1/8 in. rounds
  • 1 tsp. garlic minced
  • 1 c. dry orzo pasta
  • 2 ½ c. chicken broth
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • ½ c. pitted green olives, sliced
  • 2 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped or ( 1 tbsp. dried dill)
  • ½ c. oil packed sundried tomatoes, chopped, reserve the oil
  • 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

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