Description
One Pan Chicken Sausage and Orzo is a quick and flavorful meal that combines juicy chicken sausage, tender orzo, and vibrant spinach in a creamy broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 12 oz package mild Italian Chicken sausage, cut into 1” chunks
- 2 cups dry orzo
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup canned full fat coconut milk, or heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan
- 5 oz baby spinach
- Crushed red pepper, for serving (optional)
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add chicken sausage into the pan and sauté for another 5-6 minutes or until golden.
- Add orzo to the pan and toss for 1 minute to toast, then add the chicken broth, coconut milk, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Bring the orzo to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until orzo is cooked.
- Add spinach and parmesan. Mix well until spinach is wilted and parmesan has melted. Serve with extra parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and crushed red pepper, if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- For a spicier kick, add more crushed red pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg