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One-Pot Chicken Sausage Orzo with Steamed Broccoli and Creamy Parmesan

A 30-minute One-Pot Chicken Sausage Orzo featuring pan-seared sausage, vibrant steamed broccoli, and a light, glossy parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a quick, sophisticated weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 12 oz Chicken Sausage Pre-cooked links, sliced into rounds
  • 1.5 cups Dry Orzo Pasta Approximately 300g
  • 3 cups Fresh Broccoli Florets Bite-sized pieces
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth 720ml, low-sodium
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream 120ml
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil 15ml
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese 45g, freshly grated
  • 0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet with Lid Heavy-bottomed preferred
  • 1 Wooden Spoon For scraping the fond

Method
 

Sear the Sausage
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken sausage and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden-brown charred edges form. Remove from pan.
Cook the Pasta
  1. Sauté onion and garlic in the same skillet. Add dry orzo and toast for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth, cover, and simmer on low for 8 minutes.
Steam and Finish
  1. Place broccoli florets on top of the orzo. Cover and steam for 4-5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, seared sausage, and parmesan until a light glossy sauce forms. Garnish with red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalProtein: 28gFat: 22gFiber: 5g

Notes

Use a heavy-bottomed pan for better searing of the sausage.
Always grate parmesan from a block for a smoother sauce melt.
Keyword 30 minute meal,creamy orzo pasta,One-Pot Chicken Sausage Orzo

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