Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo: Easy Comfort Food for All Occasions
Enjoy a delightful bowl of Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo that brings comfort and flavor to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- 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 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the chicken sausage over medium heat until browned, then remove and set aside.
- Add chopped onion and garlic to the pot, sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the orzo, then add chicken broth and Italian seasoning.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and spinach, cooking until wilted.
- Return the chicken sausage to the pot, mix well and heat through.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include additional vegetables.
- This dish can be garnished with parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo, Comfort Food, Pasta Recipe