Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo: A Cozy, Indulgent Meal at Home
A delicious and comforting meal featuring creamy orzo, savory chicken sausage, and fresh vegetables.
- 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 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic powder, then add the orzo and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked.
- Stir in the heavy cream and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Season with salt and pepper as desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Try adding other vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg