Chicken Sausage and Orzo Skillet
A quick and healthy one-pan dinner with chicken sausage, orzo, and veggies cooked in bone broth for extra protein.
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Nutrition Facts
EstimatedPer serving
Calories
465 cal
Protein
24 g
Carbs
41 g
Fat
22 g
Fiber
3 g
Zest Score
A health-conscious, genuinely fast, low-mess weeknight winner that easily delivers on its 20-minute promise.
Ingredients
- 2 sausages chicken sausages (roasted garlic) (or any flavor)
- olive oil (for cooking)
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 1 small zucchini (sliced)
- 1 handful cherry tomatoes
- 3/4 cup orzo pasta
- 1 1/2 cups beef bone broth
- 2 handfuls spinach
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (to taste)
- mozzarella cheese (a little bit)
Instructions
- 1
Chop chicken sausages, onion, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes into small pieces.
5 min - 2
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped sausage and vegetables. Cook for about 5 minutes until sausage is crispy. Season if desired.
5 min - 3
Add 3/4 cup orzo and 1.5 cups beef bone broth. Stir, cover, and let simmer for about 12 minutes until orzo is tender.
12 min - 4
Add a couple handfuls of spinach and stir until wilted, about 1 minute.
1 min - 5
Stir in a couple tablespoons of heavy cream and a little bit of mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
1 min - 6
Serve immediately. Makes about 3 servings.
Community Notes
From 39 comments
Tips
- Add a few spoonfuls of pesto when you add the broth
- Top with lemon juice before serving
- Make a cream sauce with cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice for extra protein, then sprinkle with Parmesan
Dietary Adaptations
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