Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo: A Cozy and Comforting Dish
A creamy and delicious dish featuring chicken sausage and orzo, perfect for comfort food lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the orzo and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, spinach, and seasonings; cook until heated through.
Notes
- This dish can be topped with Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo, Comfort Food, Chicken Sausage, Orzo Recipe