Description
A quick and comforting one-skillet meal that combines chicken sausage, broccoli, and orzo pasta for a delicious dinner without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets, roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the chicken sausage slices until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant. Add a pinch of salt.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook until slightly tender.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Cover and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes or until the orzo is cooked through.
- Add the cooked chicken sausage back to the skillet and mix well to heat through.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the dish and season with additional salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken sausage with smoked tempeh or plant-based sausage and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chicken sausage, orzo, broccoli, quick meals, one skillet