One Pan Chicken Sausage Broccoli Orzo Skillet
One Pan Chicken Sausage Broccoli and Orzo Skillet
This one pan chicken sausage broccoli and orzo skillet is a 25-minute weeknight dinner that tastes like something you spent an hour making. Creamy orzo absorbs all the savory flavor from the sausage while broccoli adds freshness. One skillet, minimal dishes, maximum flavor.
Why This Goes Viral
- One pan, 25 minutes
- Creamy without heavy sauce — orzo starch does the work
- Broccoli cooks in the same pan
- Great for meal prep — holds 4 days
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken sausage (pre-cooked), sliced
- 1.5 cups dry orzo
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 garlic cloves, 1 small onion diced
- 3 cups chicken broth, ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, parsley
How to Make It
Step 1 — Brown sausage 3–4 minutes. Remove.
Step 2 — Sauté onion 2 min, garlic 30 sec.
Step 3 — Add dry orzo, toast 1 minute. Pour in broth and cream. Boil, then simmer.
Step 4 — After 5 minutes, add broccoli. Simmer 5–7 more minutes until orzo is tender.
Step 5 — Return sausage. Stir in Parmesan and Italian seasoning. Add broth if too thick. Serve with parsley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Raw sausage instead of pre-cooked?
Remove casings, crumble, cook 7–8 minutes until done.
Without cream?
Replace with extra broth or ¼ cup cream cheese.
Frozen broccoli?
Yes — add in last 5 minutes, no need to thaw.
Best sausage type?
Italian-seasoned or sun-dried tomato chicken sausage. Aidells and Trader Joe’s are great.
Different pasta?
Small shells or ditalini work similarly. For rice, increase broth to 3.5 cups.
How to prevent mushy orzo?
Start checking at 8 minutes. It absorbs liquid off heat, so pull slightly before done.
Dairy-free?
Full-fat coconut milk instead of cream. Skip Parmesan or use dairy-free alternative.
Good for meal prep?
Excellent — 4 days refrigerated. Add splash of broth when reheating.
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Create a Flavorful Chicken Sausage, Broccoli & Orzo Skillet Tonight!
A harmonious blend of succulent chicken sausage, vibrant broccoli florets, and perfectly cooked orzo pasta come together in this delicious and wholesome skillet dish. With a perfect balance of flavors and textures, this recipe is versatile, customizable, and easy to make, making it a go-to option for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken sausages
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Begin by heating olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken sausages and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and diced onion to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the broccoli florets and cook until they are slightly tender.
- Add the orzo pasta to the skillet along with chicken broth, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Cover the skillet and let the mixture simmer until the orzo is cooked through and has absorbed the flavors.
- Once the orzo is cooked, give the dish a final stir, ensuring the ingredients are well combined.
- Serve the Flavorful Chicken Sausage, Broccoli & Orzo Skillet hot, garnished with fresh herbs or grated cheese, if desired.
