Description
Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo is a quick one-pan dinner packed with rich flavor, tender pasta, and savory sausage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 oz chicken sausage, sliced
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup spinach (optional)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil and cook sausage until browned
- Remove sausage and sauté onion
- Add garlic and cook briefly
- Stir in orzo and toast
- Add broth and seasonings then simmer
- Cook until orzo is tender
- Stir in cream and cheese
- Return sausage and mix well
- Add optional ingredients if desired
- Garnish and serve warm
Notes
- Use full-fat dairy for best texture
- Do not overcook orzo
- Toast orzo for deeper flavor
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 70