Description
Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo combines savory chicken sausage, tender orzo pasta, and a rich, creamy sauce for a comforting one-pan meal that’s quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
Chicken Sausage:
- 2 chicken sausages, casing removed and sliced
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken sausage until browned, and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Cook onion until softened, add garlic, and cook briefly.
- Cook Orzo: Add orzo to the skillet with chicken broth, simmer until tender.
- Finish the Dish: Lower heat, add cream, Parmesan, seasonings, and cooked sausage. Stir until creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- To make it dairy-free, use dairy-free substitutes.
- Substitute orzo with other small pasta if needed.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or jalapeño.
- Additional protein options include grilled chicken, shrimp, or beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
