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Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo

One-Pot Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo

A creamy one-pot orzo dish with chicken sausage, broccoli, Parmesan, and lemon.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz chicken sausage, sliced
  • 1.5 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Brown chicken sausage in olive oil and set aside.
  2. Toast garlic and orzo briefly.
  3. Add broth and simmer until orzo is tender.
  4. Add broccoli and continue cooking.
  5. Stir in sausage, Parmesan, and lemon juice. Serve.

Notes

Stir frequently to prevent sticking. Add extra broth if needed. Lemon juice brightens the dish.