Description
Chicken Sausage Broccoli Orzo is a comforting one-pot dish that combines savory chicken sausage, tender broccoli, and creamy orzo pasta for a delightful culinary experience. Ideal for chilly evenings or gatherings, this dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also brings vibrant colors to your table. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests without the fuss.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping broccoli into bite-sized florets and slicing the chicken sausage.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chicken sausage slices until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and broccoli florets; sauté until broccoli is tender-crisp (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil; stir in orzo pasta. Cook uncovered until orzo absorbs most of the liquid (8-10 minutes).
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm in bowls, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg