Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo : A One-Pan Meal
A comforting and creamy one-pan meal featuring chicken sausage and orzo pasta, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 lb Chicken Sausage
1 medium Yellow Onio
3-4 cloves Garlic
1 cup Orzo Pasta
3 cups Chicken Broth
½ cup Heavy Cream
5 oz Fresh Spinach
½ cup Parmesan Cheese
½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Black Pepper
¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken sausage and brown it, then remove and set aside
- Reduce heat, sauté the diced onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and red pepper flakes
- Stir in the uncooked orzo and toast for 1-2 minutes
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes until orzo is al dente
- Stir in heavy cream, cooked sausage, and spinach until spinach wilts
- Remove from heat, stir in grated Parmesan, and adjust seasoning
- Serve immediately
Notes
For variations, you can swap the sausage, add other vegetables, or change the type of pasta.