Broccolini, Chicken Sausage & Orzo Skillet

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

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.

Nutrition

• Calories: 333 kcal
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 46 mg
• Sodium: 557 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 42 g
• Dietary Fiber: 10 g
• Total Sugars: 4 g
• Protein: 18 g