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A comforting and quick one-skillet meal featuring browned chicken sausage, tender orzo pasta cooked in a creamy chicken broth and parmesan sauce, finished with fresh spinach and parsley.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cups orzo pasta
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced chicken sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and caramelized, about 5–6 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add orzo to the skillet and toast, stirring often, for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid, about 12–15 minutes.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low and slowly stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan until combined and creamy.
  8. Add fresh spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish before serving.

Notes

Orzo cooks fast and absorbs flavors well, releasing starch that naturally thickens the sauce without extra agents., Keep heat medium to low to prevent sauce from breaking apart or burning., For substitutions, see flavor swaps section in article: turkey sausage, plant-based options, lower-fat cream alternatives, additional vegetables, cheese variations, and pasta substitutes., Store leftovers up to 4 days refrigerated; reheat gently with broth or milk to loosen sauce., Freezes well up to 3 months; thaw overnight and reheat with additional liquid if needed.

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