
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, 20 Feb 2025 16:23:27 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

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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