ITALIAN CHICKEN SAUSAGE AND ORZO

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Light, quick and tasty are my kind of recipes. There's a nice blend of Italian seasoning and a hint of heat from the crushed red pepper. If you like it milder, use less or if you like to say, "bring on the heat," use more.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked Italian chicken sausage links, cut into 3/4-inch slices
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, brown the sausages in 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic and wine; cook 1 minute longer, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan., Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, capers, oregano, basil, pepper flakes and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in orzo and sausage; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 838mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Play Mo
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I'm not a fan of spinach, so I substituted it for kale. It turned out great! I also added some extra garlic and Parmesan cheese.


peter lami
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less red pepper flakes or omitting them altogether.


Osagie Samuel
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken sausage was flavorful and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Dhal
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This dish was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.


Alexis Mostley
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the chicken sausage for tofu. It turned out great! I also added some extra vegetables, like broccoli and mushrooms.


Saif qadri
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The chicken sausage and orzo were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Savera Zara ChanneL
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the presentation of the dish.


George Abonyo
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I would recommend using less olive oil or draining the chicken sausage before adding it to the dish.


Raphael Mwechanya
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I usually add some extra vegetables, like bell peppers or zucchini.


CABDIRIXMAAN Maxamed
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up making a few substitutions and it still turned out great. I would recommend this recipe to experienced cooks.


King King
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes and it was much better. I would also recommend using a more flavorful chicken sausage.


Charles Msimango
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I'm not a big fan of orzo, but this dish was amazing! The chicken sausage and vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Beth Reuben
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the results were delicious. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Drake Patterson
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.


Wahid Qureshi
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The chicken sausage was flavorful and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.


Heranand Sharma
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This Italian chicken sausage and orzo dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the orzo cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.