Baked Orzo, with Diced Chicken, Chicken Sausage and Vegetables

This was a last minute collaboration, of what I had on hand in my refrigerator and the food items most enjoyed by my husband. Plus who doesn't love a dish filled with warmth, and gooey cheese. So here is my version just made a little healthier.

Ingredients:

4 Chicken Breasts Diced
2 Chicken Sausage links (diced)
1/2 cup diced zucchini
1/2 cup diced squash
1-2 cups of marinara sauce + 1/2 set aside
1 TBSP Italian seasoning
1 cup low moisture shredded mozzarella
1/2 Cup Part Skim Ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups of orzo pasta
Olive Oil Spray (PAM)

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cook pasta according to box. Spray a baking dish with olive oil, and coat the it with your set aside marinara. Take your diced chicken, sausage, and vegetables and place them in the baking dish, toss with the sauce that is already in the dish and bake in the oven for 20 minutes. This process is going to allow you to cook all the ingredients together. Drain your orzo and set to the side. Once your chicken is done remove from the oven, add your orzo, ricotta, remaining sauce and mozzarella, stir together so everything blends. Place it back into the oven for another 15 minutes and serve. If you want you can sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. 

Tips:
This is a great well balanced complete meal, that the whole family will love, it is light on the stomach and you are not using a lot of cheese and adding extra vegetable. This can also be made ahead of time and frozen. So make one today and enjoy.