Paella for Impatient People, 1-Pan Italian Chicken-

Name: Paella for Impatient People, 1-Pan Italian Chicken-Sausage-Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 lb sweet Italian sausage; 1 large onion, diced small; 1 red pepper, cut in thin strips; 1 medium zucchini, about 8 oz., diced small; 1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 2 cups water; sherry wine, just a splash; ½ teaspoon paprika; 1 ¼ cups orzo pasta; 1 teaspoon oregano; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 lb sweet Italian sausage
1 large onion, diced small
1 red pepper, cut in thin strips
1 medium zucchini, about 8 oz., diced small
1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 cups water
sherry wine, just a splash
½ teaspoon paprika
1 ¼ cups orzo pasta
1 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper

1
Remove sausage from casing and break into small pieces.
2
Brown chicken and sausage.
3
Remove with slotted spoon.
4
In drippings, cook onion, red pepper and zucchini, stirring occasionally until somewhat tender.
5
Not too much because it will continue to cook later.
6
Add stewed tomatoes and liquid, the 2 cups water, orzo, 1/2 tsp salt, oregano, paprika and meats.
7
Heat to boiling over high heat.
8
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
9
It may not take that long, as it comes together quickly.
10
Just test that the orzo is done.
11
Watch out, the orzo wants to stick.
12
You may need a flame-tamer under the pot.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, 1 large onion, diced small, 1 red pepper, cut in thin strips, and more.

Yes, Paella for Impatient People, 1-Pan Italian Chicken-Sausage-Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Paella for Impatient People, 1-Pan Italian Chicken-Sausage-Orzo

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