One-Pan Skillet Sausage and Vegetables with Orzo
Sauteed bell pepper, asparagus, and broccoli with sliced chicken sausage and tender orzo in a cheesy cream sauce. This dish is combined and cooked in one pan for easy clean up and is a great balance of protein, fiber, and carbs!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small Yellow onion finely diced
- 1 small Red bell pepper finely diced
- 3-4 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tsp Kosher salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 12 oz. (4 links) Fully cooked chicken sausage, any flavor sliced
- 1 cup Raw asparagus chopped
- 2 cups Raw broccoli florets
- 1 cup Dry orzo pasta
- 2 cups Whole milk or cream
- 1/2 cup Grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large braising pan or Dutch oven heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in onion and bell pepper, sauté for 3-4 minutes until they begin to often. Add in the garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Mix in the seasonings.3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, 1 small Yellow onion, 1 small Red bell pepper, 3-4 cloves Garlic, 2 tsp Kosher salt , Fresh cracked black pepper, 1 tsp Garlic powder, 1/2 tsp Onion powder, 1/2 tsp Paprika
- Add in the sliced chicken sausage, asparagus, and broccoli. Sauté over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until the veggies begin to soften.12 oz. (4 links) Fully cooked chicken sausage, any flavor, 1 cup Raw asparagus , 2 cups Raw broccoli florets
- Stir in dry orzo and milk, combine evenly and cover. Cook over medium heat stirring often for 25-30 minutes or until the orzo is tender.1 cup Dry orzo pasta , 2 cups Whole milk or cream
- Once the orzo is cooked through stir in the grated parmesan and serve immediately.1/2 cup Grated parmesan cheese
Notes
- If the orzo isn't cooked fully stir in extra milk or broth and simmer covered for a few extra minutes. Repeat this process until orzo is tender.
- Cut veggies large enough that they don't get mushy but small enough that they cook through completely!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 16gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 1479mgPotassium: 588mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1452IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 310mgIron: 2mg