Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo Skillet: A Cozy Weeknight Delight
This creamy chicken sausage orzo skillet is a comforting dish, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- 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 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Add the orzo pasta and chicken broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, spinach, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for a few more minutes until heated through.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with milk.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo Skillet, weeknight dinner, cozy meal