Marry Me Chicken Meatball Orzo - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1.1 pounds ground chicken
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp sweet paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried onion
• 3 tbsp breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp chopped basil leaves
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for cooking)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 shallot (finely chopped)
• 1 cup orzo pasta (uncooked)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 tbsp chopped basil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan
• chili flakes (for serving)
• freshly ground black pepper (for serving)