One-Pot Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Orzo (Chicken or Chicken Sausage)
This one-pot creamy sun-dried tomato and spinach orzo is made with chicken or chicken sausage and comes together in under 30 minutes. Cozy, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into small cubes or 12–14 oz chicken sausage sliced
- 1 tbsp oil olive oil or oil from sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped (oil-packed preferred)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Optional finishes: red pepper flakes fresh basil, extra parmesan
Let's Make It
- Heat oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add chicken (or chicken sausage) and cook until lightly golden and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes, stirring often, until orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in heavy cream, spinach, parmesan, and cooked chicken.
- Cook 2–3 minutes until spinach wilts and everything is creamy and combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Finish with red pepper flakes or fresh basil if desired.