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Creamy Chicken Sausage & Mushroom Orzo

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Why you'll love this dish

Need a meal that feels fancy but is ridiculously easy to make? This Chicken Sausage & Mushroom Orzo is SO creamy and comes together in one pan in just 30 minutes. It’s got everything you love; savory sausage, tender mushrooms, and a creamy sauce. Trust me, you’ll be going back for seconds (maybe thirds, even).


Did you know orzo, though it looks like rice, is actually a tiny pasta? Its small size cooks quickly, using less energy compared to larger grains or pasta

Benefits

  • One pan means less cleanup—perfect for busy days.

  • Creamy, savory, and packed with protein and veggies for a balanced meal.

  • Ready in 30 minutes but feels like a gourmet treat.

Creamy Chicken Sausage & Mushroom Orzo

Servings:

4

25 minutes

30 minutes

10 minutes

Prep Time

Cook Time

Total Time

Ingredients

  • 3 large links chicken apple sausage (about 1 lb), sliced

  • 1/2 white onion, diced

  • 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (any variety)

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • 1 1/3 cups orzo (whole grain or traditional)

  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth

  • 1/4 cup cream

  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped

  • 3/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tsp cooking oil

Instructions

  1. Cook the Sausage:
    Heat 2 tsp of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until slightly browned, about 4 minutes.

  2. Add Veggies:
    Toss in the diced onion and cook for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms, stirring occasionally, and let them sweat for about 5 minutes.

  3. Season & Flavor:
    Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.

  4. Cook the Orzo:
    Add the orzo and chicken broth. Stir everything together, then cover the skillet with a lid. Lower the heat and simmer for 13 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid has absorbed.

  5. Make It Creamy:
    Remove the lid and stir in the cream and half of the shaved Parmesan. Let it cook for 1 more minute to thicken slightly, then turn off the heat.

  6. Garnish & Serve:
    Sprinkle 2/3 of the parsley into the skillet and stir. Serve the orzo into bowls and top with the remaining parsley and shaved Parmesan. Enjoy with some rustic bread to soak up the sauce!

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