Description
Chicken and sausage orzo pasta is a creamy, smoky, one-pan dinner your whole family will love. Quick, easy, and packed with bold flavor.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
8 oz smoked sausage, sliced
1 cup orzo pasta
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, then remove and set aside.
2. Add sausage to the same skillet and cook until browned. Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
3. Add orzo and toast for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender.
5. Return chicken to skillet. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer 2–3 minutes until creamy.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
You can swap the sausage type or add vegetables like spinach or bell pepper. To reheat, add a splash of broth or cream to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg