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Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo

A quick and delightful dish featuring tender orzo pasta, flavorful chicken sausage, and fresh broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 package chicken sausage Sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup orzo pasta Cook until al dente
  • 2 cups broccoli florets Fresh or frozen
  • 4 cups chicken broth For cooking orzo
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 medium onion Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing
  • to taste salt and pepper For seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons parsley Chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
  2. Slice the chicken sausage into bite-sized pieces and add them to the skillet, cooking until browned and heated through.
  3. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add chopped onions and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Sprinkle in the orzo pasta and mix it well with the onions and garlic.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  3. Lower the heat and let it simmer, cooking the orzo until tender.
  4. As the orzo cooks, add in the broccoli florets and allow them to steam until bright green and tender.
  5. Stir back in the chicken sausage, mix everything well, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve warm, garnished with a sprinkle of parsley.

Notes

Use fresh broccoli for better flavor. Frozen broccoli can be used but add it earlier in the cooking process. Taste as you go to adjust seasoning and feel free to mix in other vegetables or spices for variation.