Chicken Sausage Orzo
Indulge in the comforting flavors of chicken sausage orzo, a delightful one-pot dish that combines savory chicken sausage, tender orzo pasta, and vibrant vegetables. With aromatic garlic and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, this recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken sausage (Italian or spicy)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Chop chicken sausage into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes for about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and add the orzo pasta. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Once orzo is al dente (about 10 minutes), stir in spinach until wilted, then top with parmesan cheese.
- Plate your dish, garnishing with extra parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg