
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add the white onion and season with ½ teaspoon salt when the olive oil is fragrant. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
Add the mushrooms, chicken sausage, garlic, and another ½ teaspoon of salt. Saute for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Next, add the orzo, paprika, pepper, tomato paste, and remaining salt to the skillet and toast the orzo for 2-3 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes covered, stirring periodically to be sure the orzo doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
When the orzo is cooked to al dente, remove it from heat, uncover it, and fluff it with a fork.
Enjoy immediately.