Apple Chicken Sausage Recipe with Orzo and Broccolini
A quick and delicious one pan meal with chicken sausages, orzo pasta and crisp broccolini
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Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces Apple chicken sausage sliced
- ½ cup onion diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 lb broccolini cut into thin pieces
- 2 cups chicken broth use 2.25 - 2.5 cups if using whole wheat orzo
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet (with a lid) over medium high heat, and add the diced onion and sausage pieces. Sauté until onions are translucent and sausage pieces are lightly browned.
- Add the orzo and garlic, and cook for another minute or two on medium heat, stirring well.
- Stir in the broth, salt and pepper, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover and cook on low for for about 6-8 minutes till orzo is al dente but still liquidy.
- Add in the broccolini and recover the pan, cooking till liquid is absorbed and broccolini is tender but not overcooked, about 5-10 minutes more.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese and lemon zest, and adjust salt and red pepper flakes to your personal preference. Serve immediately.
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Notes
If using whole wheat orzo, add additional liquid and cook for a few extra minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 1441mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2427IU | Vitamin C: 115mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 3mg
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