Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo: The Easy One-Pan Meal Delight
A delicious creamy chicken sausage orzo dish that is made in just one pan, making it both easy and delightful to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup spinach, fresh
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in orzo, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until orzo is cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream, spinach, and cherry tomatoes.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, use smoked sausage.
- Feel free to add vegetables of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams