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Easy Creamy Greek Chicken Meatballs

Six Easy Creamy Greek Chicken Meatballs served in a white bowl with a rich, creamy sauce and topped with fresh dill.
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Prepare simple, flavorful Greek chicken meatballs in a light, creamy sauce. This recipe is quick enough for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (full fat recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, onion, minced garlic, egg, dill, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined; do not overmix.
  2. Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should have about 20-24 meatballs.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, working in batches if necessary, about 5-7 minutes total. Remove the browned meatballs and set them aside.
  4. Pour the chicken broth into the same skillet and bring it to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  5. Return the meatballs to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt and lemon juice.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir the yogurt mixture into the sauce in the skillet. Do not boil the sauce after adding the yogurt, or it may curdle.
  8. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce. Return the skillet to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
  9. Serve immediately over rice or with pita bread.

Notes

  • You can substitute frozen spinach for fresh dill if desired, but reduce the amount to 1 tablespoon.
  • For an extra creamy texture, stir in 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese just before serving.
  • These meatballs freeze well after cooking; cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

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