Sausage and Creamy Cajun Orzo Skillet - Make dinner a breeze with a meal all made in one skillet in only 20 minutes! So creamy and delicious. Makes for a great meal or a flavorful side-dish!
- 1 tbsp oil
- 14 oz Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage sliced into ¼" slices
- ½ cup diced onions
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- cajun seasoning, to taste
- ½ tsp dark chili powder
- 3½ cups chicken stock
- 1½ cups orzo
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- scallions, to garnish (optional)
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Place the oil, smoked sausage, onions, green pepper, and garlic into a large skillet and sauté until the onions are translucent and fragrant, approximately 5 minutes over medium-to-low heat.
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Add in the Cajun seasoning and dark chili powder and mix until the sausage, mini sweet peppers, and onions are coated.
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Stir in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add the orzo and stir until combined. Simmer uncovered for 12 minutes or until the orzo is tender.
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Stir in the heavy cream.
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Garnish with diced scallions and serve.
Nutrition estimated is based upon the brands I used. Yours may vary depending on brands.