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One-Pot Chicken and Sausage Orzo

By Chef John • Chicken Thighs • Cuisine?
4.65 Prep: 15m Cook: 16m
Ingredients:
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 12 ounces spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 3 cups chicken broth, plus more as needed
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • ½ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
  • 2 tablespoons sliced fresh chives
  • 4 tablespoons ricotta cheese for garnish
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025