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One Pot Lemony Orzo

Serves: 4

One Pot Lemony Orzo with Al Fresco Rotisserie Seasoned Chicken Sausage

Author: Harrison Wallace, @harrywwallace

Ingredients

1 package of Al Fresco Rotisserie Seasoned Chicken Sausage

1 Tbsp olive oil, add more as necessary 

1 shallot, minced

8oz Orzo, cooked

3 cups chicken stock 

1 tsp lemon zest

Juice of 1/2 of a lemon

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup grated parmesan or pecorino  

1 Tbsp butter

Salt & pepper to taste

1Tbsp chopped parsley (optional)

Directions:

  • 1Start by slicing and browning the chicken sausage. Remove from heat once there is good coloring on them.
  • 2In the same pan, saute the diced shallots, and the 8 oz. of orzo pasta.
  • 3Let the orzo cook for a few minutes and get nice and toasty before adding in three cups of chicken stock. Toasting adds depth in flavor!
  • 4Add in some minced garlic, a whole bunch of fresh spinach, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a generous amount of parmesan cheese.
  • 5Add in the chicken sausage.
  • 6Mix well, and top it with some more parsley, a little more lemon juice, a little extra parm.