Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Soak the diced bread in warm water for 5 minutes, then squeeze out excess water.
- Sauté chopped shallots and garlic in a skillet with butter over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Mix soaked bread, ground chicken, sautéed shallots and garlic, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, rosemary, red pepper flakes, and salt in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into approximately 16 meatballs and drizzle olive oil on top.
- Bake the meatballs for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- In another skillet, sauté shallots with oil from sun-dried tomatoes for 2-3 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and red pepper flakes; stir for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in white wine, let simmer for a minute, then add orzo pasta and chicken stock.
- Cook orzo for about 8 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in cream and spinach; cook until cream is incorporated and spinach is wilted.
- Plate the tomato orzo and top with warm meatballs. Garnish with crispy rosemary leaves, parmesan, and parsley.
Nutrition
Notes
Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep them tender. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
