Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo: 1 Savory, Satisfying Skillet with Rich Texture and Bold Flavor
A creamy, one-skillet dish made with orzo, savory chicken sausage, garlic, Parmesan, and baby spinach. Comforting and packed with flavor—ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
12 oz cooked chicken sausage, sliced
1 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup uncooked orzo
2½ cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan
Salt and black pepper to taste
1–2 cups baby spinach
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Brown sausage in olive oil, then set aside.
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Sauté onion and garlic in same pan until soft.
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Add orzo, stir to coat, then pour in chicken broth.
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Cover and simmer 10–12 mins, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in cream and Parmesan; simmer until creamy.
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Add sausage and spinach, stir until wilted.
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Season, garnish, and serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh Parmesan for best texture. Add broth if sauce thickens during resting.