Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo: Easy Comfort Food for All Seasons
A delicious and comforting dish that combines creamy orzo with savory chicken sausage, perfect for any season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 links chicken sausage
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Add chicken sausage, breaking it up as it cooks until browned.
- Stir in orzo and thyme, followed by the chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until orzo is cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo