chicken sausage, broccoli, and orzo skillet for a quick weeknight dinner
A quick and easy weeknight dinner that combines chicken sausage, fresh broccoli, and orzo in a delicious skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic powder and onion powder.
- Add the orzo and mix well.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer until orzo is cooked.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Use any variety of chicken sausage.
- Add cheese on top when serving for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Sausage, Broccoli, Orzo, Skillet, Weeknight Dinner