Description
A delightful and creamy one-pan meal, this Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo Skillet is packed with savory flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz spicy Italian chicken sausage, sliced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry orzo
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup full-fat canned coconut milk or heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh or dried thyme
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook sausage until browned.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add Orzo: Toast orzo with sausage and garlic.
- Deglaze and Simmer: Pour in chicken broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, seasonings, and thyme. Simmer until orzo is tender.
- Finish: Stir in spinach, parmesan, season, and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or crusty bread.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
