Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo Recipe
A delicious one-pot meal featuring savory chicken sausage, fresh broccoli, and orzo pasta cooked in a flavorful chicken broth and topped with Parmesan cheese. This comforting dish is versatile, satisfying, and ideal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Chicken Sausage:
- 1 lb chicken sausage, sliced
Broccoli:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Orzo Pasta:
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
Others:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Chicken Sausage: In a large skillet, cook the chicken sausage slices until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
- Add Broccoli: Add broccoli florets and cook until slightly tender.
- Cook Orzo: Stir in orzo pasta and chicken broth. Simmer covered for 10-12 minutes until orzo is cooked through.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked chicken sausage back to the skillet, mix well. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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