Description
A flavorful one-pot orzo dish featuring chicken sausage, vegetables, and perfectly cooked pasta in a savory broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, mushrooms)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Stir in orzo pasta and toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and add seasonings.
- Add vegetables according to cooking time needed.
- Cover with tight-fitting lid and simmer until orzo is tender.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- For vegetarian version, substitute chicken sausage with plant-based sausage or use extra mushrooms and white beans.
- Can be prepared ahead and stored for up to 3 days.
- When reheating, add a splash of broth to restore creaminess.
- Additional vegetables like zucchini, cherry tomatoes, or kale can be added.
- Use a wide, heavy-bottomed pot for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: one pot orzo, chicken sausage pasta, easy dinner, weeknight meal
