Description
Chicken Sausage, Broccoli, and Orzo Skillet is a quick and comforting one-pan meal featuring savory chicken sausage, tender broccoli, and creamy orzo. It’s flavorful, easy to make, and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fully cooked chicken sausage, sliced into coins
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon zest or 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for 4–5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion to the same skillet and sauté for 3 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add dry orzo and toast for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour in chicken broth and add broccoli florets. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Return sausage to the pan. Stir and cook for 2–3 more minutes until heated through.
- Finish with Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest or juice if using. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use raw sausage if preferred—just cook it thoroughly before continuing the recipe.
- Swap broccoli for other vegetables like spinach, kale, or zucchini.
- To make it extra creamy, add a splash of cream or cream cheese at the end.
- For gluten-free, substitute with gluten-free orzo or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
