Description
A quick one-pan meal featuring spicy Italian chicken sausage, creamy coconut milk, and orzo pasta, topped with fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz spicy Italian chicken sausage (sliced)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup orzo (dry)
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup full-fat canned coconut milk (or heavy cream)
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh or dried thyme
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
Instructions
- Drizzle olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Toss in the sliced chicken sausage and cook until it’s browned and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes).
- Add in the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the dry orzo and toast it in the pan for about a minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan.
- Add in the coconut milk, soy sauce, onion powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, and thyme. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and let simmer for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the spinach leaves and cook until wilted, then mix in the parmesan cheese.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs. Pairs well with a simple side salad or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chicken sausage, orzo, skillet meal, creamy pasta, one-pan dinner