Description
A delightful dish combining tender orzo pasta, flavorful chicken sausage, and fresh broccoli, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken sausage
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Slice the chicken sausage into bite-sized pieces and add to the skillet, cooking until browned and heated through.
- Remove the sausage and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the orzo pasta and mix well with the onions and garlic.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer, cooking the orzo until tender.
- Add broccoli florets, allowing them to steam until bright green and tender.
- Stir back in the chicken sausage, mix well, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Be careful not to overcook the orzo. Fresh broccoli enhances flavor, but frozen can work if added earlier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chicken sausage, orzo, broccoli, quick dinner, one pot meal