Description
Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo is a delightful one-pan meal that harmonizes rich flavors and creamy textures. Featuring tender orzo pasta enveloped in a luscious sauce with savory chicken sausage and fresh spinach, this dish is quick to prepare and easy to clean up. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, its vibrant colors and enticing aroma will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken sausage (Italian or spicy)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, saut? sliced chicken sausage until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and saut? until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in orzo and chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until orzo absorbs most of the liquid (about 10 minutes).
- Add heavy cream and spinach; cook for an additional two minutes until spinach wilts.
- Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra cheese or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg