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Chicken Sausage Orzo Pasta with Tomatoes and Cheese

Creamy Chipotle Chicken Sausage and Orzo Pasta

This creamy chipotle chicken sausage and orzo pasta recipe is a quick, flavorful meal prep option that combines smoky sausage, fresh tomatoes, and cheesy goodness.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 389 kcal

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • boiling pot
  • saute pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup orzo pasta (dry)
  • 6 oz chicken sausage (Marketside Brand: Chicken Sausage Chipotle & Monterey Jack Cheese)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
  • 2 tablespoons herbed cheese (Boursin or Aloutte Brand)
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Boil the orzo pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set it aside.
  • Slice the chicken sausage into rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken sausage and cherry tomatoes for about 3 to 5 minutes, until the sausage is heated through and the tomatoes soften.
  • Add the cooked orzo pasta and herbed cheese to the pan. Mix everything well so the pasta is fully coated in the creamy cheese.
  • Finish by sprinkling grated parmesan cheese over the top before serving or storing.

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Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 18gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 986mgPotassium: 223mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 686IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg