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Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo (One-Pan, 30 Minutes)

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One-pan chicken sausage and broccoli orzo with lemon and Parmesan—creamy, bright, and ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 12 oz fully cooked chicken sausage, sliced into coins
  • 1/2 cup finely diced shallot or yellow onion
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups (about 10 oz) dry orzo
  • 3 1/2–4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, warmed
  • 4 cups broccoli florets, bite-size
  • 1 lemon, zest + 2 Tbsp juice
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1/4–1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Brown sausage 5–6 minutes; remove to a plate.

2. Add remaining oil and the shallot; cook 2–3 minutes. Stir in garlic 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

3. Add orzo; toast 1–2 minutes, stirring to coat in oil and aromatics.

4. Pour in 3 1/2 cups broth; bring to a gentle simmer. Cook 10–12 minutes, stirring often.

5. Stir in broccoli; cook 4–5 minutes until orzo is tender and saucy (add more broth as needed).

6. Return sausage; stir in lemon zest/juice, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.

7. Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

  • Variations: Make it creamy with 1/4 cup mascarpone or a splash of cream; go spicy with hot chicken sausage.
  • Gluten-free: Use gluten-free orzo/short-cut pasta and adjust liquid as needed.
  • Storage: Refrigerate 3–4 days; reheat gently with a splash of broth. Not ideal to freeze (pasta softens).

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