Description

Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo is a cozy, one-pan dish that combines savory chicken sausage with tender orzo pasta, all enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or comforting family dinners!

Ingredients

Scale

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 chicken sausage sliced

1 onion chopped

2 cloves garlic minced

1 cup orzo

3 cups chicken broth

1 teaspoon thyme

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ cup heavy cream

1 cup shredded cheddar or feta

optional spinach or sun-dried tomatoes

fresh parsley for garnish

extra cheese for garnish

lemon zest for garnish

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned.
Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
Add the orzo and mix well, allowing it to toast slightly for 2 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 10-15 minutes or until the orzo is tender.
Stir in the heavy cream and cheese until melted; add optional spinach or sun-dried tomatoes if desired.
Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, extra cheese, and lemon zest before serving.

Notes

For a lighter option, swap the chicken sausage for turkey sausage and use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Main Course
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 large bowl
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 26 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg

Keywords: Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo, one-pan meal, comfort food, easy dinner, creamy pasta