If you are looking for a creamy, cozy fall dinner, look no further. These Rosemary Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Tomato Orzo are seriously to die for and it’s made all in one pan to keep the dishes minimal, which I know we all want. I used this 3.5 qt Staub Braiser for this recipe, but you can use whatever works for you.
How It’s Made
In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg, panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper. Add the ground chicken to fully combine.
Form the mixture into golf ball sized meatballs (about 2 tablespoons). I use my hands and coat them in olive oil to prevent sticking.
Heat enough olive oil to fully coat the bottom of a large, deep skillet with a lid over medium heat. Add the meatballs to the pan and cook for 3-4 min, then flip and cook for another 2-3 min or until just cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside on a large plate or bowl.
In the same pan, add the shallot and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to lift any fond, 1-2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine with the shallots. Add the orzo and stir to combine.
Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly. Once just boiling, cover, reduce heat to low, and let it simmer for 8 minutes, stirring 1-2 times to prevent any sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Stir in the half and half until combined and add the meatballs back on top. Cover and continue to cook over low heat for 3 minutes or until most of the liquid has absorbed and the meatballs are heated through.
Top with more Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley and salt to taste. Enjoy!
Photography by Angelica Oles.
This was sooo good and really easy to make! i added in kale and extra coconut milk to make it extra saucy. will def make again!
I made this recipe last night. It was delicious. I will make more orzo next time.
Love this one! We used beef instead of chicken and we love it.
I LOVE this recipe!!! Have made it 3 times now. Wouldnt change a single thing about it. Last night I realized I forgot to buy fresh rosemary at the store and used dried (1:3 ratio) and it was still delicious 🙂
This was delicious and another recipe that will be added to our rotation. My family likes to eat, so I think the next time I make it, I’ll have to double the recipe 🙂
I Can’t stop making this.
My entire family requests this meal on repeat. A++
This was so good!! I subbed ground turkey because thats what i had on hand, and was amazing! Will definitely add to my easy dinner list.
Made this for dinner tonight and it’s amazing! I got to try out my new Harmony seasonings with this recipe so double win!
Just made this for dinner…..SOOO good!!! Definitely will remake it again maybe even double the recipe!!
This recipe is AMAZING! My husband loved it. I substituted orzo for GF Elbow noodles. Definitely adding to our rotation!