Description
A creamy, one-skillet pasta dish with chicken sausage and broccoli, ready in about 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta (regular or gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced (pre-cooked sausage is fine)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Add the sliced chicken sausage in a single layer. Cook until nicely browned: 4–6 minutes for pre-cooked sausage, 8–10 minutes for raw sausage.
- Stir in the broccoli and sauté 2–3 minutes until bright green and just tender.
- Add the orzo, chicken broth, and the optional garlic and onion powders. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, partially cover the skillet, and simmer 10–12 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan until glossy.
- Serve right away with extra Parmesan at the table.
Notes
For a looser sauce, stop simmering a minute earlier and fold in the Parmesan off the heat. Use low-sodium broth for better control over salt levels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian