Description
A creamy and flavorful one-pan dinner with tender orzo, savory chicken sausage, and fresh broccoli. Perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown chicken sausage, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, then add orzo and stir to coat. Gradually add chicken broth and broccoli, cover, and simmer until orzo is tender.
- Return chicken sausage to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and stir in Parmesan until creamy. Serve warm.
Notes
- Add a squeeze of lemon or fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Frozen broccoli can be used but should be thawed and drained first.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins