One pan Cajun orzo with sausage

Name: One pan Cajun orzo with sausage
Cuisine: American, Southern, Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 12 oz. andouille sausage, sliced; 8 oz. orzo; 1 (14-oz.) can fire roasted diced tomatoes; 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tsp. cajun seasoning; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 oz. cream cheese, cut into cubes; 2 green onions, thinly sliced

3 steps

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:38:41 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories624.5 kcal (31%)

Total Fat38.6 g (55%)

Carbs46.8 g (18%)

Sugars9.1 g (10%)

Protein26.6 g (53%)

Sodium1519.1 mg (76%)

Fiber10.2 g (37%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 Tbspextra-virgin olive oil

12 ozandouille sausage

sliced

8 ozorzo

1 x 14 ozcan fire roasted diced tomatoes

2 clow-sodium chicken broth

2 tspcajun seasoning

kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Step 1

In a large deep skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and pepper and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add sausage and cook until warmed through and golden, about 2 minutes.

Step 2

Add orzo and stir to toast for 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes, broth, and cajun seasoning. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked through and tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Add cream cheese and stir until melted, then stir in green onions.