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Greek Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Orzo, Feta & Dill

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup parm (freshly grated)
  • 1 shallot (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 5 cloves garlic (whole)
  • 1/4 cup oregano (freshly chopped)
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups orzo
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • olive oil
  • rosemary
  • thyme
  • feta (for serving)
  • dill (for serving)

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine all ingredients for meatballs in a bowl (ground chicken, parm, shallot, 3 cloves garlic, oregano, balsamic vinegar, paprika, salt & pepper).

  2. 2

    Roll mixture into 15-20 meatballs.

  3. 3

    Over medium/high heat, add olive oil to a big skillet.

  4. 4

    Add meatballs and brown all over (about 5 minutes).

  5. 5

    Add tomatoes, butter, 5 cloves of garlic, rosemary, and thyme.

  6. 6

    Let butter melt and marinate for a few minutes.

  7. 7

    Reduce heat to medium and add orzo, toast for a minute or two.

  8. 8

    Add wine & water, cook for 8 minutes until orzo is al dente.

  9. 9

    Once most liquid is absorbed, add coconut milk and combine well.

  10. 10

    Plate and top with fresh dill, feta, and a drizzle of olive oil! Enjoy :)

Notes

Enjoy :)