Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo: An Easy One-Pan Delight for Dinner
Enjoy a delicious and easy-to-make creamy chicken sausage orzo that brings comfort to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 2 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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add the orzo pasta and chicken broth, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, spinach, and Italian seasoning.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use turkey sausage instead of chicken.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo, One-Pan Meal, Easy Dinner