Description
Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo is a delicious one-pan meal that combines savory chicken sausage, creamy sauce, and tender orzo pasta, making it a perfect dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the orzo pasta to the skillet and stir for 1-2 minutes to lightly toast it.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the heavy cream, chopped spinach, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the mixture is creamy.
- Return the cooked chicken sausage to the skillet and mix well. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream and use turkey sausage instead of chicken sausage.
- Add your favorite vegetables, such as bell peppers or zucchini, for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg