{"id":"2c9d73f5-11d1-4090-99d6-808bbd7906a5","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/2c9d73f5-11d1-4090-99d6-808bbd7906a5","source_url":"https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/one-pan-chicken-sausage-and-orzo/","title":"One Pan Chicken Sausage and Orzo","description":"This one pan chicken sausage and orzo meal cooks up in under 30 minutes for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. It's flavorful, comforting and so easy to make!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT25M","image_url":"https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/chicken-sausage-orzo-overhead-spoon.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 Tablespoon olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 cup chopped yellow onion","item":"chopped yellow onion","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"4 cloves garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 12 oz package mild Italian Chicken sausage (4 sausages, cut into 1” chunks (I used the Whole Foods brand))","item":"12 oz package mild Italian Chicken sausage (4 sausages, cut into 1” chunks (I used the Whole Foods brand))","quantity":1},{"text":"2 cups dry orzo","item":"dry orzo","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"4 cups chicken broth (or chicken bone broth for more protein)","item":"chicken broth","quantity":4,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or chicken bone broth for more protein"},{"text":"1 teaspoon Italian seasoning","item":"Italian seasoning","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon sea salt","item":"sea salt","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon pepper","item":"pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ cup canned full fat coconut milk (or heavy cream)","item":"canned full fat coconut milk","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or heavy cream"},{"text":"½ cup freshly grated parmesan","item":"freshly grated parmesan","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"5 oz baby spinach","item":"baby spinach","quantity":5,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"Crushed red pepper (for serving (optional))","item":"Crushed red pepper (for serving (optional))"},{"text":"Fresh basil (for garnish)","item":"Fresh basil","preparation":"for garnish"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot add onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often."},{"number":2,"text":"Add chicken sausage into the pan and saute for another 5-6 minutes or until golden."},{"number":3,"text":"Add orzo to the pan and toss for 1 minute to toast and then add the chicken broth, coconut milk, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Bring the orzo to a boil and then cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until orzo is cooked."},{"number":4,"text":"Add spinach and parmesan. Mix well until spinach is wilted and parmesan has melted. Serve with extra parmesan cheese, fresh basil and crushed red pepper, if desired."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:59:44.094207+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:59:44.094207+00:00"}