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Low Calorie Chicken Sausage Orzo


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  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Description

A light and flavorful low calorie chicken sausage orzo dish, perfect for a quick and healthy meal packed with tender chicken sausage, orzo pasta, and fresh vegetables.


Ingredients

8 ounces low fat chicken sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup orzo pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice


Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced chicken sausage to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the diced zucchini and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender.
Stir in the orzo pasta and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to lightly toast the pasta.
Pour in the chicken broth, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cooked chicken sausage. Cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes are slightly softened and everything is heated through.
Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve warm.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes