One Pot Creamy Orzo with Sausage

This One Pot Creamy Orzo with Sausage is the perfect weeknight meal that the whole family will love. It comes together quickly and is loaded with Mediterranean inspired flavors.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 551kcal

Author Sara

Ingredients

1 tsp Olive Oil
12 oz Italian Chicken Sausage pre-cooked; sliced
1/2 cup Yellow Onion diced
3 cloves Garlic minced
1/4 cup Sun-dried Tomatoes chopped
1/2 cup Artichoke Hearts quartered
1.5 cups Orzo
1/4 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Pepper
3 cups Chicken Broth
1/4 cup Heavy Cream*
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan
3 cups Fresh Spinach
Fresh Basil optional for topping

Instructions

Add the olive oil to a large pan and heat to medium
Add in the sliced, pre-cooked Italian chicken sausage and sauté until evenly browned
Next add in the diced onion and minced garlic and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes - until the onion is slightly translucent
Once the onion is translucent, stir in the orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichokes
Season with salt, pepper and pour in the broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer - cover and cook for 12-15 minutes
Pasta should be just tender but with still a little chew to it. Remove from heat
Add in the spinach, grated parmesan and heavy cream - stir until combined
Taste for seasoning, add additional salt/pepper as needed
Top with fresh basil and enjoy!

Notes

*You can add more heavy cream if needed for creamier consistency (will affect macros)

Nutrition facts are auto calculated and can vary based on ingredients or brands used

I like to top mine with a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick

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