Chicken Sausage Orzo Broccoli
This chicken sausage orzo broccoli is a delicious, easy chicken sausage recipe that combines protein-packed chicken sausage, fiber-rich broccoli, and tender orzo pasta all in one skillet for quick orzo dinner ideas.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal
- 1 lb chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the garlic and onion until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
Add the broccoli florets, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they become slightly tender but still vibrant green.
Stir in the orzo pasta and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low.
Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
Return the cooked chicken sausage to the skillet and toss to combine evenly.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.