Description
This one-pan meal combines tender orzo, savory chicken sausage, and creamy pumpkin sauce. It is quick and easy for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken sausage. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in orzo. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add pumpkin puree, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and cooked sausage. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Use turkey sausage for a lower fat option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg