Description
A deliciously creamy dish featuring orzo pasta and chicken sausage, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Add the orzo and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg