Smoked Sausage and Orzo
Savory smoked sausage and tender orzo in one skillet—comforting, hearty, and ready in a flash.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz Italian style smoked chicken sausage
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 tbs minced garlic
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Slice the sausage into rounds.
- To a dutch oven or large pot over medium heat add the oil once the oil is hot add the sliced sausage and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are a nice golden color.
- Add the minced garlic, orzo, salt, pepper, and chili flakes stir together and let cook for 1-2 minutes or until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add in the broth, stir everything together. Bring up to a simmer and let simmer covered for 10-12 minutes stirring frequently so the orzo doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot.
- Add the parmesan cheese stir to melt the cheese down and enjoy.
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Nutrition
Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1758mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 524IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 2mg
