Description
This Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo Skillet is a quick and easy one-pan meal featuring chicken sausage, orzo pasta, and a vibrant sun-dried tomato basil swirl. It’s a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g (10.5oz) Chicken Sausage, sliced
- 200g (7oz) Orzo Pasta
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) Olive Oil
- 1 Small Onion, diced
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 250ml (1 cup) Vegetable Broth
- 250ml (1 cup) Almond Milk
- 100g (3.5oz) Mozzarella Cheese
- 80g (½ cup) Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped
- 1 Tbsp (15g) Fresh Basil, chopped
- 1 tsp (5ml) Lemon Zest
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbsp (30g) Pine Nuts, toasted
- Fresh Basil Leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown Sausage: Sauté sliced sausage in olive oil until browned.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté diced onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Toast Orzo: Toast orzo in the skillet for 2 minutes.
- Simmer Orzo: Add broth and simmer until orzo is al dente, about 8 minutes.
- Create Creamy Base: Stir in milk and simmer until thickened.
- Melt Mozzarella: Stir in mozzarella until melted and smooth.
- Infuse Flavors: Gently fold in sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and lemon zest.
- Combine & Heat: Return sausage to skillet and heat through.
- Season & Serve: Season with salt and pepper, garnish, and serve.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use almond milk. Halal options are available for sausage and cheese. Toasting the orzo enhances its flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: orzo,skillet,chicken sausage,pasta,one-pan,easy dinner,italian,comfort food,sun-dried tomato,basil