Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo: Easy Comfort Food for All Occasions
A delicious and comforting dish that combines creamy orzo with savory chicken sausage, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Add the onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in the orzo, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in the spinach and Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, use spicy chicken sausage.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo, comfort food, easy recipe