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Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Orzo

Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Orzo
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Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Orzo is the ultimate comfort dish for chilly evenings. This easy recipe features tender chicken meatballs infused with rich garlic and butter flavors, served over a luscious bed of creamy orzo pasta. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this dish combines convenience with gourmet taste, as it can be made effortlessly in a crockpot or on the stovetop. The delightful blend of savory ingredients ensures each bite is warm and satisfying, making it an ideal choice for fall and winter meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds ground chicken, pork, or turkey
  • 3 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups dry orzo pasta
  • ½ cup heavy cream or canned full-fat coconut milk
  • Fresh baby spinach
  • Sun-dried tomatoes

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat with Italian seasoning, dijon mustard, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; mix well.
  2. Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
  3. Optional: Brown meatballs in a skillet over medium heat for enhanced flavor.
  4. In the crockpot, layer quartered onion and garlic head at the bottom; place meatballs on top.
  5. Pour in white wine, add butter pieces and rosemary sprig, then cover and cook on low for about 4 hours.
  6. Cook orzo according to package instructions; drain.
  7. Remove garlic head from crockpot; squeeze out cloves into sauce. Stir in heavy cream (or coconut milk), spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and cooked orzo.
  8. Mix gently until combined and serve warm.

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