5 from 24 votes
One Pan Chicken Sausage and Orzo
One Pan Chicken Sausage and Orzo combines Italian chicken sausage, tender orzo pasta, spinach, and Parmesan in a creamy broth. The orzo is cooked right in the pan with broth and coconut milk, creating a rich, comforting texture as it absorbs the flavors. This one-pan meal offers a tasteful blend of savory sausage and melty cheese, making it well-suited for dinner with easy cleanup.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
657 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 oz package Italian chicken sausage 4 sausages, cut into 1” chunks (I used the Whole Foods brand, mild
- 2 cups orzo dry
- 4 cups chicken broth or chicken bone broth for more protein
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup coconut milk or heavy cream, canned full fat
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 5 oz baby spinach
- crushed red pepper for serving (optional)
- basil for garnish, fresh
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 saute for another 5-6 minutes or until golden.
- Add orzo to the pan and toss for 1 minute to toast and then add the chicken broth, coconut milk, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Bring the orzo to a boil and 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.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of broth or water to loosen the dish.
- Microwave reheating can be done in 30-second intervals, stirring until warm.
- Boost freshness when serving leftovers by adding fresh spinach and more Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
657kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
1512mg
(63%)
Potassium
377mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 657
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 657kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1512mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 377mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.