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Broccolini, Chicken Sausage, and Orzo Skillet

Broccolini, Chicken Sausage, and Orzo Skillet

A delicious skillet dish featuring broccolini, chicken sausage, and orzo pasta, seasoned to perfection.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • 10-inch skillet

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces fully cooked hot Italian chicken sausage cut into ¼-inch-thick rounds
  • 2 bunches broccolini (about 1 pound), coarsely chopped
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan plus more for serving

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a 10-inch regular or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until evenly browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the broccolini, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until vibrant green and almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and orzo and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook until the pasta is al dente and the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes or according to your orzo's package instructions. Stir in the ½ cup of Parmesan and season as needed with salt and pepper. Garnish with additional grated cheese if desired.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Broccolini, Chicken Sausage, healthy, orzo, skillet
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