Description
Chicken Sausage Broccoli Orzo is a comforting, one-pan dish that brings together tender orzo pasta, savory chicken sausage, and vibrant broccoli. This easy-to-make recipe delivers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for cozy nights or busy weeknights. With minimal cleanup required, you can impress your family and friends while enjoying hearty portions of this delicious meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken sausage (your choice of flavor)
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Slice chicken sausage into bite-sized pieces and add to the skillet. Cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in fresh broccoli florets and cook for an additional 3 minutes until bright green.
- Add uncooked orzo and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg