Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced pre-cooked chicken sausage and sauté for about 3-5 minutes until browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced cremini mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside with the sausage.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the diced yellow onion, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant for an additional minute.
- Add 1 cup of dry orzo pasta to the skillet, stirring to coat. Toast for about 1-2 minutes until slightly golden.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring continuously until mostly absorbed. Repeat with remaining broth until orzo is al dente (about 10-15 minutes).
- Once orzo is cooked, stir in ½ cup of heavy cream and mix for 2-3 minutes until creamy. Adjust consistency with more broth if needed.
- Fold in the fresh spinach until wilted, then add cooked sausage and mushrooms back in. Mix in Parmesan cheese and butter until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
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Notes
Stir occasionally while adding broth to achieve the perfect creamy texture.
