Sausage & Creamy Cajun Orzo Skillet

Ingredients

• 12oz package of Richard's Premium Smoked Pork Sausage, sliced
• 1 Tbsp oil
• 1/2 cup onions, diced
• 6 mini sweet peppers or 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp crushed red peppers
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dark chili powder
• 3 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1 1/2 cup orzo
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Scallions, to garnish

Directions

1. Place the oil, Premium Smoked Pork Sausage, onions, mini sweet peppers, and garlic into a large skillet and sauté until the onions are translucent and fragrant, approximately 5 minutes over medium-to-low heat.
2. Mix together the salt, cayenne pepper, crushed red peppers, paprika, pepper, dried oregano, and dried thyme in a small bowl.
3. Add in the seasoning mixture and dark chili powder. Mix until the sausage, mini sweet peppers, and onions are coated.
4. 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.
5. Stir in the heavy cream.
6. Garnish with diced scallions and serve.