Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Chicken Recipes Healthy Chicken Main Dish Recipes Healthy Chicken Pasta Recipes Broccolini, Chicken Sausage & Orzo Skillet 4.9 (9) 9 Reviews 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. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 20, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Healthy Aging High Fiber High-Protein Low-Calorie Nut-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts 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 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. 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. Stir in Parmesan and lemon zest. To serve, top with additional Parmesan and crushed red pepper, if desired. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 333 Calories 10g Fat 42g Carbs 18g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved