Description
A hearty dish combining savory chicken sausage, vibrant broccoli, and creamy orzo pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 lb chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic to the pot and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring everything to a boil, letting the flavors meld together.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and broccoli florets. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is cooked al dente.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, allowing the flavors to enhance with each stir.
- Serve the dish hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of flavor.
Notes
For added flavor, sauté some chopped onion along with the chicken sausage. You can make this dish vegetarian by replacing chicken sausage with plant-based sausage and using vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg