Sage Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Parmesan Orzo and Fresh Sage - ioanacooks

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
• 25 g grated Parmesan cheese
• 680 g ground chicken thigh
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 shallot, minced
• 30 g unsalted butter
• 120 ml warm water
• 60 g fresh Italian bread, diced
• Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• 25 g grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
• 60 g fresh spinach leaves
• 80 ml heavy cream
• 360 ml chicken stock
• 1 small handful fresh thyme sprigs, tied with kitchen twine
• 240 ml dry white wine
• 200 g orzo
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 8 fresh sage leaves