Creamy Spinach Artichoke Sausage Orzo Bake
One-pan creamy spinach artichoke orzo with smoked sausage recipe is easy prep, easy cleanup, & made in one baking dish. Orzo, sausage, spinach, and tomatoes cooks together & bakes into the creamiest dinner.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz orzo dried and uncooked
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 heaping cups baby spinach
- 14 oz smoked sausage sliced on the diagonal into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 10 oz Taste of the South Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- Cracked black pepper to taste
- 3 cups chicken stock
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a large baking dish.
- Add the orzo directly to the baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Scatter the cherry tomatoes over the orzo.
- Dot with butter, placing small pieces around the dish.
- Add the smoked sausage, distributing it evenly so every bite gets some.
- Season with garlic salt and cracked black pepper.
- Layer in the baby spinach, pressing it down gently.
- Spoon the creamy spinach artichoke dip over the top — no need to spread perfectly.
- Pour in the chicken stock, making sure the orzo is mostly submerged.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes, until the orzo is tender.
- Remove foil, stir gently, and bake uncovered for another 5–10 minutes until creamy and slightly thickened.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow everything to set up.
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