One Pot Chicken Sausage and Butternut Squash Orzo Pasta Recipe
A hearty and flavorful one-pot meal combining chicken sausage, butternut squash, and orzo for a quick, comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Broth
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup onion (small diced) (yellow or sweet)
- 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
- 16 ounces chicken sausages (thinly sliced)
- 16 ounces butternut squash (peeled and cubed)
- 2 tbsp fresh sage (minced)
- 1.5 cups orzo pasta
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup greens (spinach or arugula)
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Microwave chicken stock until hot (3-5 min).
- In a large skillet, melt butter and sauté onion until browned. Add garlic and cook 30 sec.
- Add sausage, squash, sage, and orzo; stir well. Pour in hot broth, cover, and simmer 10 min until tender.
- Remove from heat, stir in cream, greens, and parmesan. Garnish with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
Ensure orzo is cooked through and squash is tender before serving.