Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo: A Quick and Savory Delight
A delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring chicken sausage and vibrant broccoli mixed with orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in broccoli and cook for a few minutes.
- Add orzo and chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper, mix well and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg