One Pan Mediterranean Chicken Sausage and Orzo
This easy one pan meal is packed with savory sausage, fresh veggies, and a bright pop of lemon.
recipesbynani.comI have been looking for simple ways to add more zucchini to our dinners, and this orzo recipe is an absolute favorite. It is filled with golden chicken sausage, tender zucchini, and fresh spinach, all tossed in a creamy sauce that feels like true comfort food.
What I love most is how simple the cleanup is since everything happens in one pan. A little squeeze of fresh lemon and a sprinkle of salty feta make the flavors shine, and it is the perfect meal to keep in your regular rotation.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken sausage and cook until browned on both sides, then remove the sausage from the pan.
- 3
Add the diced zucchini to the same pan and cook for about 3 minutes until it starts to soften.
- 4
Stir in the dry orzo and cook for 1 minute to lightly toast it.
- 5
Pour in the chicken broth, bring the mixture to a simmer, and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- 6
Stir the cooked sausage and fresh spinach into the pan until the spinach has wilted.
- 7
Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and fresh dill.
- 8
Top with the crumbled feta cheese and serve warm.
💡 Tips
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. If the pasta absorbs too much liquid while stored, add a tiny splash of water or broth when reheating to keep it creamy.
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