This chicken orzo takes all the creamy, crave-worthy flavor of a marry me recipe and turns it into an easy one-pot dinner. Juicy chicken sausage and tender orzo simmer in a rich, savory sauce that’s ready in just 25 minutes.
1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the chicken sausage and cook until golden on both sides, about 3–4 minutes.
2 In the same pot, add diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
3 Stir in the orzo and cook for about 1 minute to lightly toast it and build flavor.
4 Add chicken broth, sun-dried tomato pesto, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well, scraping up any bits from the bottom. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
5 Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese and chopped spinach until everything is combined and creamy.
6 Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve immediately with extra parmesan and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if you like a little heat.
