Ingredients
– 2 tablespoons avocado oil or butter
– 4 to 5 chicken sausages, sliced
– ½ yellow onion, diced
– 1¼ cups orzo pasta
– 2 cups chicken broth
– ¼ cup heavy cream
– 2½ cups fresh spinach
– ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
– 1 teaspoon sea salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– ½ teaspoon garlic powder
– Fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
1-Getting started with this creamy chicken sausage orzo skillet is straightforward and fun: Begin by heating a large 12-inch skillet with avocado oil or butter, then sauté the diced yellow onion for 1 to 2 minutes until it smells great. Next, add the sliced chicken sausage and cook for 4 to 5 minutes to bring out its savory flavors.
2-Once the sausage is ready, toss in the orzo pasta and toast it for 2 to 3 minutes this step boosts the taste. Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and season with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Bring everything to a boil, stir in the heavy cream, then lower the heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring now and then to keep it even.
3-Finally, mix in the shredded Parmesan cheese and fresh spinach, letting the spinach wilt and the cheese melt for a creamy finish.
Last Step:
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🥘 Toast the orzo pasta to bring out a nuttier flavor.
🌿 Adding fresh thyme enhances the herbal aroma and taste.
🕒 Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate up to 3-4 days for convenience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing and simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg