Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This one-pan dish combines flavorful chicken sausage with tender orzo pasta, all enveloped in a rich, creamy parmesan sauce and vibrant spinach. With minimal cleanup and a preparation time of just 30 minutes, this recipe is bound to become a family favorite. The versatility of ingredients ensures you can customize it to suit your taste or use up what you have on hand. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner solution or a hearty meal prep option, this recipe has you covered!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fully cooked chicken sausage (sliced)
- 1½ cups orzo
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 shallot or ½ small sweet onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Sauté the sliced chicken sausage until browned, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the diced shallot until softened, then add minced garlic and optional oregano, cooking briefly until fragrant.
- Stir in the orzo and toast for 1–2 minutes before adding chicken broth. Simmer for about 10–12 minutes until the orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Lower heat and mix in heavy cream and parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Fold in chopped spinach and return the sausage to the pan; let sit off heat for a minute before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg