Description
One-Pot Chicken Sausage Orzo With Broccoli is the ultimate weeknight meal that combines flavor, nutrition, and convenience. This dish features tender chicken sausage paired with vibrant broccoli and creamy orzo, all cooked in a single pot for easy cleanup. In just 20 minutes, you can serve a hearty, protein-packed dinner that the whole family will enjoy. The mild flavors make it appealing to both kids and adults, while its versatility allows for customization with your favorite vegetables or spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 cooked chicken sausage links
- 2 heads of broccoli
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup dried orzo
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Sauté chopped chicken sausage and broccoli stems for about 4-5 minutes until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add orzo to the skillet and toast lightly for one minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil.
- Add broccoli florets and stir quickly before reducing heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 8-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender.
- Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and top with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg