This creamy chicken sausage orzo skillet is a one pot-and-done comfort food dish. It can easily be doubled, and you can use any chicken sausage you like. It is delicious!
Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo Skillet
This creamy chicken sausage orzo skillet is a one pot-and-done comfort food dish. It can easily be doubled, and you can use any chicken sausage you like. It is delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 4 Italian-flavored chicken sausages sliced into rounds
- 2 teaspoons garlic paste
- 4 ounces orzo pasta
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or as needed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes optional
- 4 large basil leaves shredded
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat a heavy bottom pot over medium-low heat and drizzle in oil. Fry chicken sausage rounds until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add orzo and cook and stir until lightly golden brown, about 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and 1/2 cup cream. Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili flakes.
- Bring mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer until orzo is very tender, about 10 minutes. Check occasionally; add additional cream as needed if orzo becomes too dry before it is tender.
- Lower heat to low, then stir in basil and Parmesan until fully incorporated. Serve and enjoy!
