Description
A creamy, bold and slightly sweet Cajun-inspired orzo dish with smoky sausage and a touch of hot honey for balance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add olive oil and sausage, cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add orzo and toast lightly.
- Pour in chicken broth and Cajun seasoning, stir well.
- Simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in heavy cream, parmesan, and hot honey.
- Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by reducing Cajun seasoning
- Add vegetables like spinach or peppers for variation
- Reheat with a splash of broth for best texture
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg