One Pot Greek Creamy Orzo with Chicken Sausage Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Cook orzo in boiling salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain orzo and set aside, reserving some pasta water.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice, cooking until slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes.

Add cooked orzo to the skillet, mixing well with the sauce.

If needed, add reserved pasta water to loosen the mixture.

Season with black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Remove from heat and stir in crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley.

Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

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