Description
Chicken Sausage Broccoli Orzo is a delicious one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe combines juicy chicken sausage, vibrant broccoli, and nutty orzo pasta all cooked together for maximum flavor with minimal cleanup. The savory blend of Italian herbs and a splash of lemon juice adds brightness, making each bite satisfying and nutritious. Whether you’re serving it up for family or guests, this hearty dish is sure to impress everyone around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz chicken sausage, cut into half-inch pieces
- 1 cup dried orzo pasta
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped small
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat half the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken sausage for about 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil to the skillet, then sauté onion for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add uncooked orzo to the skillet and toast lightly for 1-2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add broccoli and return the sausage to the skillet. Cover and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice, adjusting seasoning as necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg