Description
A light and flavorful low calorie chicken sausage orzo dish, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken sausage pairs with orzo pasta and fresh vegetables in a simple, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
8 ounces low calorie chicken sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup orzo pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the orzo pasta to the skillet and stir to combine with the sausage and vegetables.
Pour in the chicken broth, then add the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the skillet.
Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes and chopped spinach, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach wilts and tomatoes soften.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes