Description
A comforting one-pan Chicken Sausage Orzo made with tender orzo pasta, savory chicken sausage, fresh broccoli, and rich chicken broth, finished with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the chicken sausage into even rounds.
- Brown the chicken sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, then remove and set aside.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the same skillet and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in broccoli florets and cook until slightly tender.
- Add orzo pasta and chicken broth, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook until the orzo is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Return the sausage to the skillet and mix well.
- Finish with grated Parmesan, salt, and black pepper, then serve hot.
Notes
- Use fully cooked chicken sausage for best texture.
- Stir occasionally while the orzo cooks to prevent sticking.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating leftovers to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 24
- Cholesterol: 75