One Pot Cajun Sausage and Orzo
Servings 4
Calories 773kcal
Equipment
- 3.5 quart covered skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 13 oz andouille smoked sausage sliced
- 1/3 cup onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 1/4 cups orzo
- 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 1 cup parmesan freshly shredded
- 1 cup baby spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat, brown sliced sausage on both sides, then transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add onions to olive oil and cook 3-4 minutes until onions start to soften. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Increase heat to medium-high and stir in chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, orzo, cajun seasoning, and sausage and bring to a simmer. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Let cook for about 15 minutes, or until orzo is tender. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan and spinach. Add salt and pepper as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 773kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 1254mg | Potassium: 864mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1909IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 365mg | Iron: 3mg