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A close-up of a bowl of Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo with wilted spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.

Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo

This is a one-pan recipe for creamy orzo with chicken sausage and spinach. It is a simple weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken sausage casings removed
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 5 oz fresh spinach
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet or dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is browned.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until it softens. Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the uncooked orzo to toast it for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low. Cover the skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is al dente and has absorbed most of the liquid. Stir it sometimes to prevent sticking.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to your preference. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 29g

Notes

You can use Italian sausage or another type of sausage. For a creamier sauce, add one tablespoon of cream cheese along with the heavy cream.

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