One Pot Chicken Sausage Orzo

Made entirely in one pot and packed full of colorful ingredients, this chicken sausage orzo features tender orzo cooked with roasted red peppers, wilted spinach, and flavorful chicken sausage bits.

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Made entirely in one pot and packed full of colorful ingredients, this chicken sausage orzo features tender orzo cooked with roasted red peppers, wilted spinach, and flavorful chicken sausage bits.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 236kcal

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb ground Italian chicken sausage
1 medium shallot, finely diced
3 medium cloves garlic, minced
1 lb dry orzo
5 cups chicken broth
1 jar (16 oz) roasted red peppers, drained and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
2 cups firmly-packed baby spinach
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a medium pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken sausage and shallot and allow to cook 4-6 minutes, breaking up with a wooden spoon until no longer pink.
Add garlic and orzo to skillet and cook 2-3 minutes until orzo is slightly toasted. Pour chicken broth into pan and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits.
Bring orzo to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and allow to simmer 8-10 minutes until orzo is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently.
Remove orzo from heat and fold in roasted red peppers, spinach, Parmesan, and parsley until spinach is wilted.
Season orzo with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Store orzo in refrigerator up to 6 days.

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