Description
Chicken Sausage Broccoli Orzo is a comforting, one-pot dish that combines savory chicken sausage, tender orzo pasta, and vibrant broccoli for a flavorful experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this meal is quick to prepare yet impressive enough to please even the pickiest eaters. Packed with protein and veggies, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage (sliced)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients: chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces and slice the chicken sausage.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then add sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in chopped broccoli and orzo pasta; mix for about two minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in chicken broth to cover the mixture, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cook uncovered for about 10–12 minutes until orzo is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg