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Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo one-pot skillet creamy cheddar Parmesan lemon garlic healthy weeknight dinner

Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo

A cozy one-pan orzo dinner with chicken sausage, broccoli, parmesan, and lemon. Easy, balanced, and full of simple flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz chicken sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups orzo
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley, optional

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Brown the sausage, then sauté the onion and garlic.
  2. Simmer the orzo in broth until nearly tender.
  3. Add the broccoli and finish cooking until everything is tender.
  4. Stir in parmesan, lemon juice, and parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Stir the orzo during cooking to prevent sticking.
  • Add broth if the pan gets too dry.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat with a splash of broth or water.