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Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo one-pot skillet with golden browned sausage rounds bright green broccoli creamy Parmesan orzo lemon and fresh herbs

Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo

A quick one-pan dinner with sliced chicken sausage, tender broccoli, and creamy orzo cooked in broth with Parmesan and lemon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz chicken sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 1/2 cups dry orzo
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups broccoli florets, cut small
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley, optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Brown the sausage slices and set aside.
  2. Cook the onion and garlic, then toast the dry orzo briefly.
  3. Simmer with broth and water, then add broccoli.
  4. Return the sausage and finish with Parmesan and lemon.

Notes

  • Toast the orzo before adding broth for extra flavor.
  • Cut broccoli small for even cooking.
  • Add broth when reheating to loosen the texture.
  • Best eaten fresh or within 3 days.