Chicken Sausage and Orzo Pasta: A Quick and Delicious Dinner
A quick and delicious dinner option featuring chicken sausage and orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the orzo and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and simmer for about 10 minutes until orzo is cooked.
- Add spinach and stir until wilted. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
- You can substitute turkey sausage for a leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg