One-Pot Orzo with Sausage, Spinach and Corn

One-Pot Orzo with Sausage, Spinach and Corn

30 min
4 servings

You’re going to love this easy, creamy and delicious one-pot orzo made with chicken sausage, onions, spinach and corn topped with grated Parmesan.

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces mild Italian chicken sausage
  • ½ medium yellow onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 cup dry orzo
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cups packed baby spinach
  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Remove the sausage from the casing and add it to a heavy bottom sauce pot or Dutch oven.

  2. 2

    Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.

  3. 3

    Add the onion and corn (no need to thaw) and sauté for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the orzo and chicken broth, stir to combine then bring to a boil.

  5. 5

    Reduce heat to medium low and simmer 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes and scraping the bottom of the pot to make sure the orzo doesn’t stick.

  6. 6

    Remove from the heat, add the spinach, stir and cover for a couple minutes, until the spinach has wilted.

  7. 7

    Top with freshly grated parmesan and black pepper, to taste and serve.