Name: Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons Olive or Avocado Oil; 4 Italian flavored chicken sausages, sliced into rounds; 2 teaspoons garlic paste; 4 ounces of orzo pasta; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided use; 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 grated parmesan cheese

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!

35 min total 15 min prep 20 min cook 2 959 cal

Instructions

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1 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.
2 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.
3 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.
4 Lower heat to low, then stir in basil and Parmesan until fully incorporated. Serve and enjoy!