TOMATO BASIL CHICKEN MEATBALLS WITH CREAMY TOMATO RICE | GF/DF/SF | Umami

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (about half of the 8oz jar), finely chopped
• 2/3 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped + additional for topping
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup dry jasmine or basmati rice, rinsed
• 1 cup chicken broth (can sub veggie broth)
• 1 –2 cups water (depending on need, I used 1.5 cups)
• 1/2 cup canned coconut milk