Description
Rosemary & Lemon Chicken Meatball Skillet is a delightful one-pan dish that effortlessly combines savory chicken meatballs with wholesome brown rice, fresh spinach, and tangy feta cheese. Infused with the bright flavors of rosemary and lemon, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings with friends and family. Simple to prepare and packed with nutrition, each bite will leave you craving more. With minimal cleanup, this comforting meal is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup dried bread crumbs
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ cups brown rice
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 10 oz frozen spinach (or 5 oz fresh)
- 5 oz crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, seasonings, and parsley. Mix gently and form into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear lemon slices until browned; set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook meatballs until browned on all sides.
- Add garlic and brown rice to the skillet; sauté briefly before pouring in chicken broth.
- Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes until rice is tender; stir in spinach and return lemon slices to the pan.
- Top with feta cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 398
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 525mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg