This Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo is the ultimate one-pan wonder that delivers complete meal satisfaction with minimal cleanup. Savory chicken sausage gets browned until golden, then combines with bright green broccoli florets and tender orzo pasta that cooks right in chicken broth, absorbing all those delicious flavors. A generous handful of Parmesan cheese melts into the orzo at the end, creating a creamy, risotto-like texture without any heavy cream—making this a weeknight dinner that’s both healthy and incredibly comforting.
Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo
Recipe by James Perez
Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo features browned chicken sausage with tender broccoli florets and orzo pasta cooked in chicken broth, finished with Parmesan cheese.
Course: Main
/Cuisine: Italian
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
4
Prep time
10 minutes
Cooking time
20 minutes
Calories
600 kcal
30 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound chicken sausage
2 cups broccoli florets
1 ½ cups orzo pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup parmesan cheese
Directions
1.
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chicken sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
2.
Add the broccoli florets to the pan and stir occasionally, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
3.
Stir in orzo, coating it well with the oil, then pour in chicken broth and water. Bring to a simmer.
4.
Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
5.
Cover and cook for about 10 minutes until the orzo is al dente, and has absorbed most of the liquid.
6.
Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the mixture, stirring gently to combine. Allow cheese to melt before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
600kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg