Chicken Sausage Orzo
Chicken sausage orzo is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines juicy chicken sausage with tender orzo pasta, vibrant bell peppers, and fresh spinach. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this one-pot meal offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will impress your guests. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to adapt to your favorite seasonal ingredients, this recipe promises both satisfaction and warmth in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken sausage (sweet Italian recommended)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red and yellow)
- 1 medium sweet onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop bell peppers, dice onion, and mince garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent (3-4 minutes). Add bell peppers and garlic; cook until soft.
- Slice chicken sausage into rounds and add to the skillet. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, then add orzo. Stir gently and cover; cook according to package instructions (9-11 minutes) until al dente.
- Fold in spinach until wilted (about 1 minute). Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg