Description
๐ฒ 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.
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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 sautรฉing
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
๐ณ Cooking everything in one pan makes cleanup faster and easier.
๐ง If the orzo absorbs liquid too quickly, add extra chicken broth to prevent sticking.
๐ 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: Sautรฉing 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