Description
Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo is a comforting one-pot meal that combines tender chicken sausage, creamy sauce, and orzo pasta for a deliciously satisfying dish.
Ingredients
- Chicken Sausage
- Orzo Pasta
- Chicken Broth
- Heavy Cream
- Onion
- Garlic
- Dried Thyme
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cheese
- Optional Add-Ins: wilted spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Sauté the sausage and vegetables: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Cook sliced chicken sausage until browned, then add onion and garlic until fragrant.
2. Toast the orzo: Add the orzo to the skillet and toast for a minute or two.
3. Simmering the mixture: Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until orzo is tender.
4. Cooking until tender: Simmer for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Adding cheese and optional greens: Stir in shredded cheese and any additional ingredients, letting cheese melt and greens wilt.
6. Finishing touches and serving: Garnish with parsley, extra cheese, and lemon zest before serving.
Notes
This dish can be customized with different sausage varieties and additional vegetables. A light white wine pairs well with this meal.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Stovetop
- Method: American
- Cuisine: Protein, Comfort Food, One-Pot
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 450
- Calories: 2
- Sugar: 800
- Sodium: 25
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 70
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 25
- Protein: undefined
- Cholesterol: 35