Description
Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo is a delicious one-pan pasta dish that combines savory chicken sausage, tender orzo, and a creamy Parmesan sauce. With a hint of spice and plenty of vegetables, this flavorful meal is perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken Sausage:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced into rounds
Veggies:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Orzo and Seasonings:
- 1 1/2 cups dry orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: In the same pan, cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and tomatoes.
- Add Orzo: Toast orzo, then pour in chicken broth and seasonings. Simmer until orzo is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in cream, Parmesan, and spinach. Cook until creamy. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can use turkey or pork sausage as a substitute.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or evaporated milk instead of heavy cream.
- The dish thickens upon cooling, so add broth when reheating leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1020 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
