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Chicken Sausage Broccoli and Orzo Skillet

A quick and easy one-pan dinner featuring chicken sausage, broccoli, and orzo, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken sausage sliced
  • 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • 2 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 3 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

Cook the Sausage
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté Broccoli
  1. In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender.
Add Orzo and Broth
  1. Stir in the orzo, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Simmer
  1. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
Combine and Serve
  1. Stir the cooked sausage back into the skillet, mix well, and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.

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