Description
A quick and easy one-pan meal featuring orzo pasta, chicken sausage, and a creamy sauce, perfect for hectic weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo
- 1 lb chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Parmesan or your choice)
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chicken sausage slices until browned.
- Remove the sausage and sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add orzo to the skillet and toast for a minute, stirring frequently.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom to release any browned bits. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken sausage to the skillet, cover, and cook for 7-8 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in shredded cheese and milk or cream until creamy, then add in spinach at the end and mix well.
Notes
Feel free to add in any leftover veggies or alter the type of sausage for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chicken sausage, creamy pasta, one-pan meal, comfort food, quick dinner