Chicken Sausage, Broccoli, and Orzo Skillet: Easy Weeknight Delight
A delicious and easy-to-make skillet dish featuring chicken sausage, broccoli, and orzo that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the broccoli and cook until tender.
- Add orzo, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in water and bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer until orzo is cooked.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add Parmesan cheese before serving.
- You can substitute chicken sausage with turkey sausage if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Chicken Sausage, Broccoli, Orzo Skillet