CREAMY CHICKEN SAUSAGE ORZO SKILLET

Name: CREAMY CHICKEN SAUSAGE ORZO SKILLET
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 2 chicken sausages; 1 cup orzo pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 cup chicken broth; ½ cup heavy cream; 1 cup spinach; 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese; 1 teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
470 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

CREAMY CHICKEN SAUSAGE ORZO SKILLET

Iris Warren

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A one-pan meal that's easy and flavorful, this creamy chicken sausage orzo skillet combines savory chicken sausage, tender orzo, and a rich creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick, comforting weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 chicken sausages sliced
1 cup orzo pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup spinach chopped
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced chicken sausages and cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
Remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in orzo, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender.
Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream, spinach, mozzarella cheese, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
Return the cooked sausages to the skillet and stir until everything is combined and heated through.
Top with grated Parmesan cheese and serve hot.

Notes

You can substitute the chicken sausage with turkey or pork sausage based on your preference.
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Add some red pepper flakes for a bit of spice.
If you don't have orzo, you can substitute with small pasta shapes like ditalini or penne.
Feel free to use fresh spinach or other leafy greens like kale.
For extra flavor, sprinkle some fresh herbs like basil or parsley before serving.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.