Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo
A delicious and comforting one-pan meal made with creamy orzo, savory chicken sausage, and fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken sausage sliced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 onion chopped
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese optional, for serving
- 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and chopped onion, cook until fragrant (2–3 minutes).
- Stir in orzo pasta and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts and sauce thickens.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Top with parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk instead of cream and skip the parmesan. You can also swap spinach with kale or arugula.