One-Pot Chicken and Sausage Orzo

One-Pot Chicken and Sausage Orzo

There’s something extra satisfying about a recipe like this one-pot chicken and sausage orzo dish where you just basically dump the ingredients in a pot and wait until it’s cooked. Sure, you have to stir it a few times, and it helps if you add stuff in the right order. But for how delicious this comes out, you’re doing very little actual work.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
16 mins
Total Time:
31 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 12 ounces spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 3 cups chicken broth, plus more as needed
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • ½ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
  • 2 tablespoons sliced fresh chives
  • 4 tablespoons ricotta cheese for garnish

Directions

Step 1
Place a pot over medium-high heat; add oil. Brown crumbled sausage, breaking up pieces as they cook. Cook and stir until sausage is nicely browned, about 5 minutes. Add chicken pieces. Cook and stir until chicken begins to turn opaque, about 1 minute. Add salt.

Step 2
Stir in chicken broth and tomato sauce. Raise heat to high and bring mixture to a simmer. Stir in orzo and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to medium until pasta is almost tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Remove from heat. Add grated cheese, parsley, and chives. Serve topped with a dollop of ricotta cheese.

Cook’s Notes:

The size of the orzo "grain" can really vary, so be sure to check for doneness early and stop when it's 95% tender. It will continue to soften as you complete the final steps.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

713
Calories
30g
Fat
61g
Carbs
48g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 713
% Daily Value *
Total Fat30g 39%
Saturated Fat10g 52%
Cholesterol131mg 44%
Sodium2709mg 118%
Total Carbohydrate61g 22%
Dietary Fiber3g 11%
Total Sugars5g
Protein48g
Vitamin C9mg 46%
Calcium199mg 15%
Iron5mg 28%
Potassium581mg 12%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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