Orzo: Chicken Sausage Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 oz spicy Italian chicken sausage, sliced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup orzo, dry
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup full-fat canned coconut milk (or heavy cream)
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh or dried thyme
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves