Marry Me Chicken Meatballs with Risoni (Orzo) recipe

Ingredients

• 500 g minced (ground) chicken
• 90 g panko breadcrumbs
• 1 small brown onion, finely diced
• 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic
• 1 egg
• 50 g freshly grated parmesan
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp sea salt flakes
• ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• Olive oil spray or 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 brown onion, diced
• 135 g semi-dried (sun-blushed) tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 500 ml chicken stock
• 200 g risoni (orzo)
• 125 ml thickened (whipping/heavy) cream
• ½ tsp chilli (red pepper) flakes, plus extra to serve (optional)
• 125 ml water
• 100 g fresh baby spinach
• 50 g freshly grated parmesan, plus extra to serve