By elizabethrider.com
1-Pot Chicken Sausage Orzo Recipe
Instructions
Prep:5minCook:30min
This simple but savory orzo recipe is a great substitute for traditional creamy pasta. I think of it as a sophisticated, healthy mac and cheese.
Updated at: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:10:25 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
45
Low
Glycemic Load
19
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories422.5 kcal (21%)
Total Fat18.5 g (26%)
Carbs42.3 g (16%)
Sugars7.1 g (8%)
Protein23.5 g (47%)
Sodium822.8 mg (41%)
Fiber7.9 g (28%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings
2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
divided
4chicken sausages
sliced into 1-inch pieces, chicken sausages come pre-cooked, I like the chicken & apple ones from Whole Foods, sliced or shredded
1shallot
minced
1 poundorzo pasta
4 cupschicken stock
or veggie stock
1 ¼ cupparmesan cheese
freshly grated, choose real Parmigiano Reggiano for the best tasting and healthiest option
½ cupwater
1 pintgrape tomatoes
sliced in half lengthwise
1 x 5 ouncefresh baby spinach
or 4-5 big handfuls baby spinach
2 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
from one large lemon
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoonscapers
Optional
Instructions
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