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Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo Skillet

  • Author: Trusted Blog

Description

A comforting one-pan dish featuring chicken sausage, orzo, and a creamy sauce.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 12 oz chicken sausage, sliced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in orzo and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream, spinach, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
  6. Return sausage to the skillet. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  7. Serve warm.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.