Description
Try this healthy chicken sausage orzo dish for a perfect weeknight meal! Quick, easy, and packed with flavor—your family will love it! (153 chars)
1 lb chicken sausage (any flavor)
1 cup orzo pasta
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup spinach or kale, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned.
Stir in the diced onion and red bell pepper, sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the orzo pasta until coated in the flavors.
Pour in the chicken broth, sprinkle in oregano and paprika, bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender.
Add chopped spinach or kale, cook for another 1-2 minutes until wilted.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
A Healthy Chicken Sausage Orzo recipe that is simple, satisfying, and makes your kitchen smell divine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
Keywords: Healthy Chicken Sausage Orzo, easy dinner recipes, one-pot meals, weeknight dinner
