Creamy Rice and Orzo Chicken Sausage Bake

Ingredients

• 2 packages rice and orzo pilaf (Trader Joe's brand recommended)
• 12 oz cheddar chicken sausage (1 package)
• 6 oz baby spinach
• 1 spinach and artichoke dip (1 container (approx. 8-10 oz), Trader Joe's frozen or refrigerated)
• 2.5 cups chicken broth
• 0.25 cup sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   In a large Dutch oven or a deep baking dish, place the 2 packages of rice and orzo pilaf, the 12 oz of cheddar chicken sausage (sliced if desired, though the source implies whole or large chunks), 6 oz of baby spinach, and the container of spinach and artichoke dip.

3. 3

   Pour 2.5 cups of chicken broth over the ingredients in the dish, ensuring everything is mostly covered.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the rice is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.

5. 5

   Remove the dish from the oven and mix thoroughly to incorporate the melted dip and spinach into the rice.

6. 6

   Add 1/4 cup of sour cream if using, and stir until well combined and creamy.

Notes

This recipe is designed for minimal cleanup and works best with the specific Trader Joe's ingredients mentioned. It makes excellent leftovers.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• one-pot
• baked
• weeknight
• trader joes
• casserole