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Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo

A cozy, one-pan pasta dish made with tender orzo, savory chicken sausage, and bright broccoli for an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz chicken sausage, sliced
  • 1.5 cups orzo pasta
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice plus zest
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter optional
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Grater

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and brown the sliced chicken sausage for 5–7 minutes.
  2. Remove sausage and toast orzo in the drippings until lightly golden.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, simmer for 8 minutes, then add broccoli.
  5. Continue cooking until orzo and broccoli are tender.
  6. Stir in sausage, Parmesan, lemon juice, and butter; mix until creamy.
  7. Season, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

A one-pan dinner that’s rich, hearty, and easy to customize with your favorite veggies.