Broccolini, Chicken Sausage & Orzo Skillet

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We love this quick skillet meal for busy evenings. The sausage and orzo simmer together in chicken broth, resulting in a creamy, risotto-like dish in under 30 minutes.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 6 ounces cooked chicken sausage, such as Al Fresco Sweet Italian, cut into 1/4-inch slices

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • 1 cup whole-wheat orzo

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus more for garnish

  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 pound broccolini, trimmed, or 4 cups broccoli florets

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a 12-inch cast-iron or other large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add orzo and garlic; cook, stirring, for 1 minute more.

  2. Stir in broth, crushed red pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil. Stir in broccolini (or broccoli). Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the orzo is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking until the broth is absorbed.

  3. Stir in Parmesan and lemon zest. To serve, top with additional Parmesan and crushed red pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

333 Calories
10g Fat
42g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 333
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 10g 36%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 18g 36%
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 557mg 24%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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