One Pot Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo

One Pot Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo

from halfbakedharvest.com
Main Course
30 min
6 servings
630 kcal / serving

A quick, easy, and delicious dinner made in one pot with incredible flavor - great for busy nights!

Ingredients

  • ¾ poundground spicy italian chicken sausage
  • 1shallot, chopped
  • 2 clovesgarlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoondried oregano
  • 1 teaspoondried thyme
  • ½ cupoil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 cupslow sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoonsdijon mustard
  • 1 pounddry orzo pasta
  • 2 smallzucchini, shredded
  • 2 cupsfresh baby spinach
  • ½ cupcanned coconut milk or heavy cream
  • 1 cupgrated parmesan
  • fresh basil

Directions

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    1. In a large skillet set over medium heat, brown the chicken sausage over medium heat, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the shallots, garlic, oregano, and thyme, and cook until fragrant, 3 minutes. Mix in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook another 2 minutes. 2. Pour in the broth. Add the dijon, then bring to a boil. Add the orzo and zucchini and cook, stirring often, until the pasta is al dente, 6 minutes. Mix in the spinach, pour in the milk, and sprinkle over the parmesan. 3. Stir until creamy, then remove from the heat. Serve topped with fresh basil. Enjoy!