Description
A quick and delicious one-pan meal with creamy orzo, chicken sausage, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in orzo, chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use any type of sausage you prefer.
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy chicken sausage orzo skillet, one-pan meal, easy dinner recipe