One Pan Creamy Chorizo Orzo

Name: One Pan Creamy Chorizo Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 200 g Chorizo sausage (sliced or diced); 200 g Orzo pasta; 1 medium Onion (chopped); 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced); 400 g Canned chopped tomatoes; 500 ml Chicken or vegetable broth; 100 ml Heavy cream; 100 g Fresh spinach; 1 tbsp Olive oil (if needed for sautéing); to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper

This easy one-pan creamy chorizo orzo recipe is the perfect dinner solution after a long day. It features spicy chorizo cooked with tender orzo pasta in a rich, creamy tomato sauce, all prepared in a single pan for minimal cleanup.

#One-pan

#Chorizo

#Orzo

#Pasta

#Creamy

#Easy

#Dinner

#Weeknight Meal

#Mediterranean

Sizzling Chorizo

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Mediterranean

English

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

17g

Protein

40g

Carbs

26g

Fat

Orzo and Sauce Simmering

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Creamy Orzo Finished

Instructions

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Heat a large, oven-safe pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo sausage and cook until browned and crispy, breaking it up with a spoon. Remove the cooked chorizo with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving rendered fat in the pan.
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Heat a large, oven-safe pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo sausage and cook until browned and crispy, breaking it up with a spoon. Remove the cooked chorizo with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving rendered fat in the pan.
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Ensure the chorizo is well browned for maximum flavor.
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If needed, add a small amount of olive oil to the pan. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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If needed, add a small amount of olive oil to the pan. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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Do not burn the garlic; it can turn bitter quickly.
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Stir in the orzo pasta, canned chopped tomatoes, and chicken or vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
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Stir in the orzo pasta, canned chopped tomatoes, and chicken or vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
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Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate all the flavors.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Check the orzo for doneness and add a splash more broth if it's too dry before the orzo is cooked through.
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Stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the spinach has wilted and the sauce is creamy. Return the cooked chorizo to the pan.
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Stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the spinach has wilted and the sauce is creamy. Return the cooked chorizo to the pan.
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Don't overcook the spinach; it wilts very quickly.
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Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
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Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
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A sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese can also enhance the flavor.