Description
A quick, savory skillet dinner with tender orzo, chicken sausage, and bright broccoli, finished with grated Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 chicken sausages, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente (usually 7–10 minutes). Drain the orzo and set it aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken sausages in a single layer. Cook until each side is browned and caramelized, about 4–6 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and broccoli florets to the skillet. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the broccoli is bright and tender.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Stir the cooked orzo into the skillet with the sausage and broccoli. Toss to combine and let warm through for a minute. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Brown the sausage well for added flavor and don’t overcook the broccoli for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg