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Chicken Sausage, Broccoli, Orzo Skillet

Hearty Chicken Sausage, Broccoli, Orzo Skillet Made Easy

This Chicken Sausage, Broccoli, Orzo Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 12 ounces Chicken Sausage Sliced; swap for turkey or lamb sausage if desired.
  • 2 cups Broccoli Chopped; feel free to substitute with bell peppers or carrots.
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta Any small pasta shape can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Shredded; for a vegetarian option, use nutritional yeast.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced fresh garlic is best.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Any cooking oil can replace it if necessary.
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can create a vegetarian dish.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil by heating 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Sauté the sausage by adding 12 ounces of sliced chicken sausage and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until brown.
  3. Add the broccoli, introduce 2 cups of chopped broccoli and sprinkle in kosher salt and ground black pepper.
  4. Incorporate garlic and orzo by stirring in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 cup of orzo pasta.
  5. Pour in the broth by adding 4 cups of chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to low and cover.
  6. Finish with cheese by stirring in 1 cup of shredded parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated parmesan and avoid overcrowding the pan during sautéing.

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