Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage and Rice (Edit recipe)

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This recipe comes together pretty quickly and is very hearty, without being too heavy. All the good Italian flavors really complement each other and the rice is a nice change from pasta.

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PREP TIME

45 minutes

COOK TIME

30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

16

Serves: 8

Ingredients

4 whole Chicken Sausage, I used fresh sweet italian chicken sausage links from Sprouts
4 oz Pancetta
1 whole Bell Pepper, Green - diced
1 whole Onion, Diced
2 cloves Garlic, Diced finely
10 oz Cannellini Beans, Rinsed
10 fl oz Diced Tomatoes, with basil and oregano
1 cup Vegetable Broth
0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese, Shredded
1 cup Brown Rice, Cook per package directions
0.25 cup Pinot Grigio
1 tsp Thyme, Dried
1 tsp Oregano, Dried
1 bunch Basil, Fresh, Diced
1 tsp Salt and Pepper
2 Tbsp Butter, Unsalted

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

1. Cook the rice per package directions. Set off stove.
2. In a large pan, brown the pancetta until crispy. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3. Add the chicken sausage to the same pan, brown until cooked through. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
4. To that same pan, add the onions, green peppers and 1 tbsp butter. Sautee until soft.
5. Add the spices and garlic and stir well, then follow with the wine. Simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
6. Add the zucchini and broth. Mix well and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
7. Add the canned tomatoes, and cannellini beans, and rest of the butter. Cover and simmer for about 5-6 minutes.
8. Add the sausage and pancetta and mix well. Let simmer for about 5-8 minutes on low.
9. Add the cooked rice, mix well and top with the parmesan cheese. Cover, remove from the heat and serve with crusty bread.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	215
Fat:	9 g
Carbohydrates:	25 g
Protein:	8 g
Cholesterol:	22 g
Sodium:	546 mg
Fiber:	3 g
Sugars:	2 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.