Description
Indulge in the cozy comfort of One-Pot Garlic Butter Sausage and Orzo, a delightful dish that comes together in just 25 minutes! This recipe features smoky sausage, rich garlic butter, and tender orzo simmered in one skillet, making it perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. The creamy texture and bold flavors create a satisfying meal with minimal cleanup. Serve it as a main course or alongside fresh salads and crusty bread for a complete dining experience. Whether you’re feeding the family or entertaining guests, this dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the sliced sausage on both sides for about 3–4 minutes. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (30–60 seconds).
- Add orzo to the skillet, stirring to coat with garlic butter. Toast for 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Once orzo is tender, return sausage to the pan and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg