Savor chicken sausage, orzo, broccoli, and lemon combined in a simple one-pan savory dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
→ Pasta & Grains
02 - 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
03 - 3 cups broccoli florets
04 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
05 - 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
→ Liquids
07 - 2½ cups chicken broth
08 - Juice of ½ to 1 lemon
→ Dairy
09 - ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
→ Oils & Seasonings
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
12 - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned, approximately 5 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add uncooked orzo to the skillet and toast while stirring for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly golden.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan bottom. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Stir in broccoli florets and return cooked sausage to the skillet. Cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until broccoli reaches tender-crisp texture and orzo is al dente.
06 - Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan until creamy, then add lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
07 - Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes to thicken. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
