Description
Chicken Sausage Broccoli and Orzo Skillet is a quick, one-pan dinner made with savory chicken sausage, tender broccoli florets, and perfectly cooked orzo pasta in a light, flavorful sauce. A balanced meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz chicken sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken sausage and cook until browned, about 4–5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add uncooked orzo and toast lightly for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 8 minutes.
- Add broccoli florets, cover again, and cook for another 4–5 minutes until orzo is tender and broccoli is bright green.
- Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese, and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan if preferred.
Notes
- You can swap broccoli for asparagus, spinach, or zucchini.
- For extra creaminess, stir in a splash of heavy cream or half-and-half at the end.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, as chicken sausage can vary in saltiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 45mg