Description
Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo Skillet Recipe. This dish is like a cozy hug on a plate, perfect for those busy weeknights when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Sauté the sliced chicken sausage for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Remove the sausage and add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent, then stir in orzo and toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, heavy cream, and the cooked sausage. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, then add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use high-quality chicken sausage for better flavor.
- Feel free to customize with any vegetables you have on hand.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt.
- Check the orzo for doneness a minute or two before the suggested time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g