Rosemary & Lemon Chicken Meatball Skillet
Experience the comforting flavors of the Mediterranean with this Rosemary & Lemon Chicken Meatball Skillet. This one-pan wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, combining succulent chicken meatballs infused with fresh herbs and zesty lemon. Paired with wholesome brown rice, spinach, and tangy feta cheese, each bite offers a delightful balance of taste and nutrition. Easy to prepare and packed with goodness, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup dried bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tbsp. dried parsley)
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary, minced
- 1.5 cups brown rice
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed (or 5 oz. fresh)
- 5 oz. crumbled feta
Instructions
- Prepare meatballs: In a bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, parsley, fennel seeds, oregano, paprika, beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and form into 18-20 meatballs.
- Sear meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear lemon slices until browned. Remove lemon slices and add meatballs; cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 10-12 minutes).
- Cook rice: Add garlic and rosemary to the skillet; stir in brown rice and broth. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes until rice is tender.
- Combine: Stir in spinach until warmed; return lemon slices and meatballs to the skillet. Top with crumbled feta cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg