Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo Recipe
Creamy and satisfying, this one-pan creamy chicken sausage orzo is a delicious and easy weeknight dinner option. Tender orzo pasta cooked in a flavorful broth with chicken sausage, spinach, and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz chicken sausage (sliced into rounds)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook Sausage and Onion: Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned. Add diced onion and cook until softened.
- Toast Garlic and Orzo: Stir in garlic, then add orzo and toast lightly.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then simmer until orzo is tender.
- Finish with Cream and Cheese: Stir in cream, Parmesan, spinach, and Italian seasoning. Cook until creamy.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use any variety of fully cooked chicken sausage—garlic herb or sun-dried tomato flavors work well.
- Swap spinach for kale or peas if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
