Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo Skillet
This creamy chicken sausage orzo skillet is a one-pan, quick dinner featuring spicy sausage, garlic, tender orzo, parmesan, and spinach in a silky, flavorful coconut milk base — all ready in 25 minutes!
Equipment
- 1 Skillet Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 oz spicy Italian chicken sausage sliced
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup orzo dry
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup full-fat canned coconut milk or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced sausage and brown for 5–7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in dry orzo to coat with oil and sausage drippings.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Cook 10 minutes covered until orzo is tender and liquid mostly absorbed.
- Remove lid after natural pressure release. Stir in coconut milk or cream, soy sauce, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes.
- Turn off heat. Add spinach and parmesan, stir gently to combine and wilt leaves.
- Let rest a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Let leftovers cool and store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freezer for 1 month. Reheat slowly with broth to retain creaminess.