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Chicken and Sausage Orzo

Creamy chicken and sausage orzo—rich, hearty, and full of flavor in every bite. A cozy one-pan meal perfect for any night!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 3 people

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz smoked sausage diced
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs diced
  • 1 cup orzo
  • cup chicken broth
  • 1 shallot finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 birds eye chili
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Pretty Girls Eat Too All Purpose Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 cups spinach
  • cup parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • To a bowl, season the chicken thighs with Pretty Girls Eat Too All Purpose Seasoning. Mix well and set aside.
  • To a skillet on medium high heat, add in 1 tbsp. of oil and sear the sausage until it becomes crispy. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Cook the chicken thighs in the same skillet, so that the fat from the sausage will flavor the chicken in addition to the seasoning. Once thoroughly cooked, remove from skillet, and set aside.
  • Wipe skillet and add remaining oil and sauté the shallot until transclucent. Then follow with garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  • Add in orzo and toast until the orzo is slightly golden.
  • Add in chicken broth and chile. Stir. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 8 minutes.
  • Remove the lid, add in heavy cream and stir.
  • Once combined, add in spinach and stir occasionally to wilt the spinach.
  • Once the spinach is wilted, add in parmesan cheese, sausage, and chicken. Stir to combine and serve immediately.