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One-Pot Creamy Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo

Close-up of a bowl filled with creamy chicken sausage and broccoli orzo, featuring sliced sausage and bright green florets.
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Make this simple, one-pot chicken sausage and broccoli orzo for a quick, comforting weeknight dinner. This recipe delivers big flavor with minimal cleanup, ready in about 30 minutes.

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 low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large head of broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 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 and set it 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 more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the orzo pasta, chicken broth, water, 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 the orzo from sticking to the bottom.
  5. 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. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy.
  7. Return the cooked chicken sausage to the skillet and stir to combine. Let it sit for 2 minutes to heat through.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • You can substitute fresh broccoli with 10 ounces of frozen broccoli florets; add them at the same time as the fresh broccoli.
  • For a lighter version, use milk instead of heavy cream, though the result will be less rich.
  • This is a great recipe for busy weeknights when you need fast dinner ideas.

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