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One-Pan Creamy Chicken Sausage, Broccoli, and Orzo

A close-up of a white bowl filled with chicken sausage and broccoli orzo, featuring browned sausage slices and bright green florets.
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Make this easy, one-pan creamy chicken sausage and broccoli orzo for a satisfying, healthy weeknight dinner ready in 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, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

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 chopped onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the orzo pasta, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Uncover the skillet. Stir in the broccoli florets. Cover again and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy. Return the cooked chicken sausage to the skillet and stir to combine and heat through.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
  • If you do not have chicken broth, you can use water mixed with two bouillon cubes.
  • This recipe works well with any pre-cooked sausage variety, such as turkey or pork sausage.

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