One-Pan Chicken Sausage Orzo Skillet
Nutrition (per serving)
Recipe makes 2 servings
⚠️ AI-estimated nutrition values based on estimated portions and assumed fat % for dairy. Actual values may vary.
What we assumed
- Olive oil: 15 g (100% fat)
- Chicken sausages: 300 g (6% fat)
- Garlic: 3 g (0% fat)
- Dry orzo pasta: 227 g (1% fat)
- Low-sodium chicken broth: 480 g (0% fat)
- Half-and-half: 120 g (5% fat)
- Salt: 2 g (0% fat)
- Pepper: 1 g (0% fat)
- Garlic powder: 1 g (0% fat)
- Onion powder: 1 g (0% fat)
- Red pepper flakes: 1 g (0% fat)
- Spinach: 60 g (0% fat)
- Freshly shredded Parmesan cheese: 45 g (29% fat)
The fat content is primarily derived from olive oil, chicken sausages, half-and-half, and Parmesan cheese. Olive oil contributes a significant amount of healthy fats, while chicken sausages add saturated fats. The total fat per serving is calculated based on these contributions, ensuring a balanced macro profile.
Ingredients
- Olive oil(est.)
- Chicken sausages(est.)
- Garlic(est.)
- Dry orzo pasta(est.)
- Low-sodium chicken broth(est.)
- Half-and-half(est.)
- Salt(est.)
- Pepper(est.)
- Garlic powder(est.)
- Onion powder(est.)
- Red pepper flakes(est.)
- Spinach(est.)
- Freshly shredded Parmesan cheese(est.)
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a pan over medium heat.
- Add in 4 chicken sausages and let cook for about 7 to 8 minutes.
- Add in a scoop of garlic and let it cook for another minute.
- Add in 8 ounces of dry orzo pasta and let that cook for 1 more minute.
- Deglaze with 2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth and 1/4 cup of half-and-half.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes if you like it spicy.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for about 10 to 12 minutes until the orzo is done.
- Add in 2 cups of spinach and stir until cooked down.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of freshly shredded Parmesan cheese until completely combined.
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On tonight's episode of low-calorie recipes that'll make weight loss just a little bit easier, we're making a one-pan chicken sausage orzo skillet. This recipe is so easy and only takes about 25 minutes. Start by adding 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a pan over medium heat, then you're gonna add in 4 of your favorite chicken sausages and let that cook for about 7 to 8 minutes. Add in a scoop of garlic and let it cook for another minute. Then add in 8 ounces of dry orzo pasta and let that cook for 1 more minute. Then you're gonna deglaze with 2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth and 1⁄4 cup of half-and-half. Then you're gonna season. So I just did salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and a little bit of red pepper flakes. Only do that portion if you like it spicy. Bring this to a boil, then cover and simmer for about 10 to 12 minutes until your orzo is done. Then you're gonna add in 2 cups of spinach. Stir that around until it's all cooked down and 1⁄2 cup of freshly shredded Parmesan cheese. Make sure everything's completely combined and this will make you 4 servings at 452 calories and 27 grams of protein. And I'm not even kidding, this is one of my favorite pasta recipes I've ever made.