One Pan Chicken Sausage and Orzo
A comforting, one-pan dish featuring chicken sausage, orzo, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken sausage (Italian or spicy)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red and yellow)
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced thinly
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Sauté the sliced chicken sausage until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced bell peppers, zucchini, and minced garlic; sauté until softened, about another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the uncooked orzo pasta and oregano until well combined.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
This dish pairs beautifully with a green salad or garlic bread. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg