Irresistible Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo Skillet: A Quick and Easy Delight
A delectable and simple weeknight dinner featuring creamy chicken sausage and orzo, perfect for busy evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the orzo and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, garlic powder, and onion powder; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables of your choice for extra nutrition.
- This dish is best served immediately for the creamiest texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Irresistible Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo Skillet, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meal