Easy Chicken Sausage and Lemon Broccoli Orzo
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3-4
Ingredients
- 1- 12 oz package pre-cooked chicken sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 1/2 cups dried orzo pasta
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1- 12 oz package broccoli florets (about 4 cups– I like to trim the stems and chop into slightly smaller pieces than how they come in the bag)
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth, more if needed
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shaved parmesan (I used a fontina parmesan blend that was delicious!)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Arugula, for serving, optional
- 2-3 T olive or avocado oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken sausage and cook for ~2 minutes per side, until golden.
- Add in uncooked orzo pasta, garlic, and shallots and stir for 1 minute, until garlic is fragrant and orzo slightly toasted. Add in broccoli florets and cook another minute.
- Pour in broth and add seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring every few minutes or so until liquid has reduced, orzo cooked and broccoli tender. You want it to be nice and creamy!
- Adjust salt and pepper and stir in lemon juice and shaved parmesan until melted.
- Serve in bowls and enjoy!! Option to serve wit arugula, more shaved parmesan, and red pepper flakes.
