Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo: A Simple, Comforting Delight
A delicious and easy recipe combining chicken sausage and broccoli with orzo, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the orzo and chicken broth, then bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the broccoli and cook until the orzo is tender and the broccoli is bright green.
- Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sauté onions with the sausage.
- Feel free to substitute quinoa or another grain for a different texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Sausage, Broccoli, Orzo, Comfort Food