Cajun Chicken Sausage and Spinach Orzo
This cajun chicken sausage with spinach one pot orzo is one of those dishes you will make repeatedly. If you love cajun or spicier dishes, then this one is for you. It's such an easy dish that makes it a perfect weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- 1 Non-Stick Skillet
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Measuring Cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup Orzo dry
- 1 pkg Chicken Sausage sliced
- 1 cup Spinch fresh & chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Onions diced
- 1/2 tsp Garlic minched
- 2 cups Chicken Stock or chicken broth
- 1/3 cup Milk
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1/4 tsp Oregeno
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1/4 tsp Paprika
- 1/8 tsp Red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- First prep all of your ingredients by dicing the onions, mincing the garlic, slicing the chicken sausage and roughly chopping the spinach.
- Bring a large non-stick skillet or dutch oven to medium heat. Add the olive oil and allow to heat through. Once heated, add the diced onions and cook until they start to soften about 3-5 minutes. Next add the garlic and cook another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chicken sausage and allow to brown on both sides cooking for 5-7 minutes. Next add the cup of orzo and stir to brown.
- Add the chicken stock and the seasoning blend and stir to combine ensuring to scrap the bottom of the pot to release any brown bits. Bring the stock to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Cover the skillet and allow the orzo to simmer for approximately 20 minutes. As the orzo cooks, stir occasionally to ensure it does not stick to the pan.
- Once the orzo is al dente, stir in the milk, spinach and parmesan cheese. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the creamy sauce is thickened.
- Remove the pasta dish from the heat and optional top with fresh herbs like parsley, or fresh basil.
Notes
Calories are estimated based on 1 serving size of approximately 1/2 cup of the cooked meal.
Calories may vary based on the type of sausage used.