Irresistible Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo: Easy Weeknight Delight
Experience the delightful combination of creamy chicken sausage and orzo in this quick weeknight dinner recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the orzo and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add Parmesan cheese and spinach; cook until the spinach wilts.
Notes
- This dish can be made in under 30 minutes.
- Feel free to add more vegetables as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Irresistible Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Recipes