One-Pot Chicken and Sausage Orzo

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There's something extra satisfying about a recipe like this one-pot chicken and sausage orzo dish where you just basically dump the ingredients in a pot and wait until it's cooked. Sure, you have to stir it a few times, and it helps if you add stuff in the right order. But for how delicious this comes out, you're doing very little actual work.

By

John Mitzewich

Updated on December 8, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

16 mins

Total Time:

31 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
12 ounces spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
3 cups chicken broth, plus more as needed
½ cup tomato sauce
1 ½ cups uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
½ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
2 tablespoons sliced fresh chives
4 tablespoons ricotta cheese for garnish

Directions

Place a pot over medium-high heat; add oil. Brown crumbled sausage, breaking up pieces as they cook. Cook and stir until sausage is nicely browned, about 5 minutes. Add chicken pieces. Cook and stir until chicken begins to turn opaque, about 1 minute. Add salt.
Stir in chicken broth and tomato sauce. Raise heat to high and bring mixture to a simmer. Stir in orzo and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to medium until pasta is almost tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Remove from heat. Add grated cheese, parsley, and chives. Serve topped with a dollop of ricotta cheese.

Chef John

Recipe Tips

The size of the orzo grain can vary, so be sure to check for doneness early and stop when it's 95% tender. It will continue to soften as you complete the final steps.

You can substitute two boneless skinless chicken breasts for the chicken thighs.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

713	Calories
30g	Fat
61g	Carbs
48g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 713
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g	39%
Saturated Fat 10g	52%
Cholesterol 131mg	44%
Sodium 2709mg	118%
Total Carbohydrate 61g	22%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 48g	95%
Vitamin C 9mg	10%
Calcium 199mg	15%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 581mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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