Description
This Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo is a quick, flavorful, and protein-packed one-pan meal! Tender orzo simmered in a savory broth, perfectly seasoned chicken sausage, and bright, crisp broccoli come together in a creamy, comforting dish that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Weeknight perfection! 🍽️🥦✨
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned, about 4–5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add orzo and toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add broccoli florets, cover again, and cook for 3–4 minutes until tender.
- Return the sausage to the pan and stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Cook another 1–2 minutes until creamy and heated through.
- Adjust seasoning, garnish with red pepper flakes if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
💡 Add-ins: Swap broccoli for spinach or peas, use spicy chicken sausage for extra kick, or add a splash of cream for a richer, creamier finish!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: chicken sausage orzo, one-pan orzo, easy orzo recipe, broccoli pasta, weeknight dinners, high-protein meals