Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo
A warm and comforting creamy pasta dish featuring chicken sausage and orzo, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 chicken sausages, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Toss in the sliced chicken sausages and cook until browned.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the heavy cream and chopped spinach. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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