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One-Pan Creamy Chicken Sausage, Broccoli, and Orzo Skillet

A bowl of creamy chicken sausage and broccoli orzo, featuring browned sausage pieces and bright green florets.
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This one-pan chicken sausage and broccoli orzo recipe delivers a hearty, high-protein weeknight dinner in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound pre-cooked chicken sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
  • 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Add the diced onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the broccoli florets, orzo pasta, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir everything together.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, reserved chicken sausage, and Parmesan cheese. Cook uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the sausage is heated through.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed before serving this quick orzo skillet immediately.

Notes

  • For a brothy orzo recipe, use 4 cups of chicken broth instead of 3 1/2 cups and reduce the simmer time slightly.
  • If you prefer a less creamy texture, reduce the heavy cream to 1/4 cup.
  • This recipe works well for meal prep; leftovers store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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