Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking
- 1 pound chicken sausage (sliced) Use sweet or spicy sausage as desired
- 3 cloves garlic (minced) Adds flavor
- 1.5 cups orzo pasta Can substitute with small pasta shapes
- 3 cups chicken broth For cooking the orzo
- 0.5 cup heavy cream Adds creaminess
- 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese For added flavor
- 3 cups fresh spinach For nutrition and color
- Salt and pepper To taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped) For garnish
Method
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo pasta and toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
Notes
Use any type of chicken sausage you enjoy; sweet or spicy can change the flavor. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for added nutrition.
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