Greek Chicken Meatballs with Orzo & Zucchini
Prefer a different protein? Swap ground pork or ground beef for the chicken.
Tip:Prefer rice instead of pasta? Swap 1 cup white rice and 2 cups water for the pasta and stock.
Tip:Don't forget to add liquid to create steam and cook food.
- Contains Wheat
- Contains Dairy
Ingredients
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
- 1 box (16 ounces) orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 8 ounces whipped chive cream cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 medium zucchini, trimmed, cut in half lengthwise
- Kosher salt, as desired
- Ground black pepper, as desired
LEVEL 2 (CRISPER TRAY)
- 1 pound ground chicken
- Kosher salt, as desired
- Ground black pepper, as desired
- 1 container (6 ounces) feta cheese crumbles
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
OPTIONAL TOPPING
- Tzatziki sauce
- Medium Bowl
- Silicone-Tipped Tongs
Instructions
Step 1
Place all Level 1 ingredients, except the zucchini, in the pot and stir to combine. Then place the zucchini on top of the pasta and season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Pull out the legs on the Crisper Tray, then place the tray in the elevated position in the pot above the pasta and zucchini.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, combine all Level 2 ingredients. Using your hands, evenly portion the mixture into 12 meatballs, approximately 2 to 3 tablespoons each. Place the meatballs on the tray.
Step 4
Close the lid and flip the SmartSwitch™ to Rapid Cooker. Select SPEEDI MEALS, set temperature to 350°F, and set time to 10 minutes. Press START/STOP to begincooking (the unit will steam for approx. 10 to 15 minutes before crisping).
Step 5
When cooking is complete, transfer the meatballs to a plate. Then use silicone-tipped tongs to grab the center handle and remove the tray from the unit. Remove zucchini and stir orzo to combine. Serve orzo with meatballs, zucchini, and tzatziki sauce.