Description
🍲 This One Pan Creamy Tomato Orzo with Sausage and Chicken offers a hearty, balanced meal with protein, veggies, and creamy comfort all in one dish.
🍅 The easy one-pan method saves time and cleanup while delivering rich, vibrant flavors perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
5 fully cooked Italian chicken sausage links, sliced
1/2 diced yellow onion
5 minced garlic cloves
1 cup uncooked orzo (gluten-free option available)
1/3 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Red pepper flakes to taste
2 cups low sodium chicken broth (with more added as needed)
1 cup chopped baby spinach
1/3 cup crushed tomatoes or jarred marinara sauce
1 cup heavy cream
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
1-First, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook for about 7 minutes until it’s browned, then set it aside. This step builds that flavorful base you’ll love.
2-Next, toss in the diced yellow onion, minced garlic, and uncooked orzo, and cook for 1 minute to let the flavors mingle. Now, stir in the chopped roasted red peppers, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, along with 2 cups of chicken broth. Bring it to a boil and simmer for around 10 minutes, stirring often until the orzo is al dente add more broth if needed to keep it creamy.
3-Finishing Touches: Once the orzo is nearly ready, mix in the heavy cream, crushed tomatoes, and chopped baby spinach, then simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until the liquid absorbs and the sauce thickens. Finally, squeeze in the juice of half a lemon and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving. This creamy orzo with chicken sausage and tomato is sure to impress your family.
Notes
🍳 Cooking everything in one pan makes cleanup faster and easier.
💧 If the orzo absorbs liquid too quickly, add extra chicken broth to prevent sticking.
🍄 For variety, swap diced onions with shallots or add mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 calories
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 28 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 85 milligrams
Keywords: One Pan, Creamy, Tomato, Orzo
