Delicious Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo
A quick and flavorful skillet meal made with chicken sausage, fresh broccoli, and tender orzo pasta, finished with Parmesan cheese for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Base
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
- 8 oz chicken sausage sliced
- 2-3 cups broccoli roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken sausage and cook 2–3 minutes on one side, flip, and cook until golden brown.
- Add broccoli, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
- Stir in minced garlic and orzo, cook for 1 minute to toast the pasta slightly.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil. Reduce to low, cover, and simmer 10–15 minutes until orzo is cooked and liquid absorbed.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Serve warm with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
This dish can be customized with other vegetables like spinach, zucchini, or bell peppers. For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes.