Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo: A Cozy One-Pot Wonder for Dinner
A comforting one-pot meal featuring creamy orzo, chicken sausage, and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add chicken sausage, breaking it into pieces, and cook until browned.
- Stir in the orzo and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Leftovers can be reheated with a splash of broth to loosen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo, Cozy One-Pot Meal