Broccoli Boursin Orzo Skillet – 40-Minute Recipe
A comforting weeknight skillet that blends savory Italian sausage, creamy Boursin cheese, and bright lemon with tender orzo and finely chopped broccoli. The dish finishes with melted Parmesan for extra richness and is ready in about 40 minutes.
Recipe by Brooke Carson· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 4 garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- salt, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups orzo
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups broccoli
- 1/2 lemon
- 5 1/5 oz Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the ground Italian sausage and cook, breaking it into crumbles, for 4–5 minutes until browned.
- 2Add the finely diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper and cook for about 30 seconds to release the aromas.
- 3Add the dry orzo directly to the skillet and stir for about 1 minute, allowing it to toast lightly.
- 4Pour in the chicken broth, increase the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce to medium‑low. Simmer uncovered for 7 minutes, stirring frequently so the orzo does not stick.
- 5Stir in the very small chopped broccoli and the lemon juice. Continue cooking for another 3–4 minutes, until the orzo is al dente and the broccoli is tender; add a splash more broth if the skillet looks dry.
- 6Reduce the heat to low. Sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and mix until incorporated. Place the Boursin cheese in the center of the pan, cover, and cook for 3–4 minutes until the cheese softens and melts into the orzo.
- 7Serve the skillet hot, topped with additional freshly grated Parmesan if desired.
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Toast the orzo briefly
Stir the dry orzo for about 1 minute before adding liquid to give it a light toast.
Stir during the simmer
Stir frequently while the broth simmers for 7 minutes.
Watch the liquid level
If the skillet looks dry before the orzo is al dente, add a splash more broth.
Cover to melt Boursin
Place the Boursin in the center, cover, and cook 3–4 minutes on low.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Broccoli Boursin Orzo Skillet with Italian Sausage?
- About 40 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Broccoli Boursin Orzo Skillet with Italian Sausage recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Broccoli Boursin Orzo Skillet with Italian Sausage recipe come from?
- It was shared by Brooke Carson on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.