Description
A vibrant one-pan dish featuring chicken sausage, orzo, cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach, bursting with flavor and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz chicken sausage
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups spinach
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add diced onion and stir occasionally until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Slice chicken sausage and add to the skillet, cooking until golden brown, around 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss in cherry tomatoes and sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in orzo, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Fold in fresh spinach until just wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
This dish is great for meal prep; it keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can customize with different vegetables or sausages.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 40mg