Description
This Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo Skillet is a flavorful one-pan dish that combines tender orzo pasta with spicy Italian chicken sausage, creamy coconut milk, and fresh spinach. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal that is quick and easy to make.
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 Sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken sausage until browned.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add Orzo: Toast orzo with sausage and garlic.
- Cook Orzo: Pour in chicken broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, seasonings, and thyme. Simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Add Spinach and Cheese: Stir in spinach until wilted, mix in parmesan cheese.
- Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning, then enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4th of recipe
- Calories: 358 kcal
- Sugar: 1.7 g
- Sodium: 1147 mg
- Fat: 16.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 28.9 g
- Fiber: 1.7 g
- Protein: 27 g
