Description
A comforting Chicken Sausage Orzo dish that blends juicy chicken sausage with tender orzo pasta, vibrant veggies, and a finishing touch of balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 cup spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the sliced chicken sausage and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add the diced bell peppers and zucchini; cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the orzo and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until orzo is tender.
- Fold in the spinach and cook for another 1-2 minutes until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and fresh basil on top.
Notes
Feel free to customize the recipe with different vegetables or sausage options. For a lighter meal, consider using turkey sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 45mg