Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo Skillet: A Cozy Comfort Meal
A hearty and creamy dish combining chicken sausage with orzo, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large skillet, cook the chicken sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the orzo and chicken broth to the skillet, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until the orzo is cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream, spinach, and Italian seasoning. Mix until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use turkey sausage.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
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: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo Skillet, comfort meal, cozy recipe