Description
Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo is a heartwarming dish that combines tender orzo pasta with savory chicken sausage and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe brings comfort to your table with its delightful flavors and inviting aroma. In just one pot, you’ll create a meal that’s not only satisfying but also visually stunning, making it a great choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 links (about 12 oz) chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add sliced chicken sausage to the skillet; cook until browned on both sides (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in orzo pasta and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until orzo is al dente (10-12 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and add fresh spinach; stir until spinach is wilted.
- Remove from heat and mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg