One-Pan Marry Me Orzo

Ingredients 

• 2 cooked chicken sausage links, sliced into rounds

• 1 cup orzo

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1 shallot, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

• 1/4 cup heavy cream

• 1 cup spinach

• 1/4 cup parmesan

• salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

1.  Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned

2. Add diced shallot to the pot with the sausage. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for one minute until fragrant.

3. Add the orzo to the pot. Stir to coat the orzo in the oil. Pour in the chicken broth, making sure the orzo is submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo absorbs most of the liquid and is tender.

4. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach until the greens are wilted. finish with heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Let everything simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Serve with extra parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.

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