Description

Looking for the best Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo recipe? This easy quick and healthy dish is a simple one pan idea perfect for busy nights. With tender orzo savory chicken sausage and fresh broccoli it delivers comfort without heaviness. Great for family dinners weeknight meals meal prep or casual gatherings this recipe is beginner friendly and satisfying while staying balanced and dependable every time.

Ingredients

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12 oz chicken sausage sliced
1 cup orzo pasta
2 cups broccoli florets
1 small yellow onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 green bell pepper diced
1 cup mushrooms sliced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup diced tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat then sauté onion for 3 minutes until soft.
Add garlic and chicken sausage and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly browned.
Stir in mushrooms bell pepper tomato paste and Italian seasoning then cook for 2 minutes.
Add orzo diced tomatoes and chicken broth then bring to a gentle simmer.
Fold in broccoli cover and cook for 10 minutes stirring often until orzo is tender.
Season with salt and pepper remove from heat rest briefly and finish with parsley.

Notes

Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
Add extra broth if mixture thickens.
Cut ingredients evenly for best results.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 460
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 65mg