One-Pan Orzo and Chicken Sausage Recipe
This one-pan orzo and chicken sausage packs flavor, protein and veggies for a balanced and delicious meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ¼ white onion minced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt separated
- 8 oz. Bella mushrooms diced
- 10 oz. chicken sausage cut into rounds
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 large green bell peppers diced
- 2 cups orzo
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 15 oz .diced tomatoes
- 2.25 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add the white onion and season with ½ teaspoon salt when the olive oil is fragrant. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms, chicken sausage, garlic, and another ½ teaspoon of salt. Saute for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Next, add the orzo, paprika, pepper, tomato paste, and remaining salt to the skillet and toast the orzo for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes covered, stirring periodically to be sure the orzo doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
- When the orzo is cooked to al dente, remove it from heat, uncover it, and fluff it with a fork.
- Enjoy immediately.
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Notes
- We tested this recipe with long-grain white rice. Follow the same instructions, but change the orzo and broth to the amounts below. You will also need to cook the rice for 20-25 minutes.
- Feel free to mix up what vegetables are used.
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g