By Carol Bee Cooks
One Pot Chicken Sausage Baked Orzo
7 steps
Prep:10minCook:30min
Easy one pot recipe with minimal prep and cleanup. Extra cheesy and satisfying!
Updated at: Thu, 21 Aug 2025 03:17:13 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
43
Low
Glycemic Load
20
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories663.5 kcal (33%)
Total Fat36 g (51%)
Carbs45.8 g (18%)
Sugars11.7 g (13%)
Protein40 g (80%)
Sodium2478.3 mg (124%)
Fiber9.1 g (32%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
3 servings
1 tablespoonAvocado Oil
Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
12 ozChicken Sausage
sliced, I used Roasted Garlic Chicken Sausage
4cloves garlic
minced
1 cupOrzo Pasta
dry
¾ cupchicken broth
2 cupsMarinara Sauce
homemade or jarred
½ cupMozzarella Cheese
Low Moisture, shredded
½ cupParmesan Cheese
shredded, additional to serve
¼ cupfresh basil
½ teaspoononion powder
½ teaspoondried oregano
½ teaspoondried basil
½ teaspoonred pepper flakes
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet set over medium heat. Add sliced chicken sausage and cook for 5 minutes. Flip a few times to cook both sides.
Step 3
Add minced garlic and orzo and cook for 2 minutes until lightly toasted and fragrant, stirring often.
Step 4
Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, and all seasonings. Stir all ingredients together and let it come to a boil.
Step 5
Once boiling, add a lid and lower temperature to a simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 6
Top with the mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Bake for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 7
Serve immediately with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.
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