Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo Skillet: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Enjoy a delicious and creamy chicken sausage orzo skillet, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken sausage
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the chicken sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add the onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in the orzo and chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.
- Once the orzo is tender, stir in the heavy cream and spinach.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For added flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg