Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo Skillet
This Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo Skillet is a flavorful one-pan dish made with spicy chicken sausage, orzo, spinach, and Parmesan all in a rich, creamy sauce in just 25 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl 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 thyme fresh or dried
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pressure cooker-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken sausage and brown it for 5-6 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not burn.
- Stir in the dry orzo and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed (about 10-12 minutes).
- Mix in coconut milk or cream, soy sauce, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Cook 2-3 more minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
- Sprinkle in parmesan cheese and stir in baby spinach until wilted.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Tweak this recipe by swapping meat for plant-based alternatives or adding leftover veggies. Store leftovers up to 3 days in fridge or freeze for longer. Reheat with splash of broth to restore creaminess.