Chicken Sausage Orzo
Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo is made in one pan and is a flavor-forward dinner recipe. Featuring chicken sausage, orzo, veggies, and pesto, it'll quickly become a staple in your dinner rotation!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz. Italian chicken sausage sliced
- 1 cup onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 zucchini diced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- 12 oz. dry orzo
- 1/3 cup pesto
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken sausage and cook until slightly browned, about 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- To the same pan, add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes, then add the garlic, zucchini, tomatoes, salt, and italian seasoning and sauté for 2-3 more minutes.
- Add the chicken sausage back in, along with the orzo and pesto. Pour in the chicken broth and cream and stir everything together.
- Bring mixture to a boil, then cover the pan and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the orzo is cooked and the broth is absorbed.
- Sprinkle parmesan and lemon juice over top, then add fresh basil for garnish. Enjoy!
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Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1349mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1448IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 2mg
