Description
A quick, one-pot meal featuring chicken sausage,orzo pasta, and broccoli, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets and chicken broth to the pot and bring to a simmer.
- Once simmering, add the orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8–10 minutes, until the orzo is al dente and the broccoli is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Browning the sausage adds flavor; avoid overcooking the orzo to prevent mushiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg