Description
A delicious combination of savory chicken sausage, vibrant broccoli, and tender orzo pasta, topped with Parmesan cheese for a creamy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the chicken sausage slices over medium heat until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and chopped onion until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Add broccoli florets and cook until slightly tender (about 4 minutes).
- Stir in orzo pasta and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is cooked and has absorbed most of the broth.
- Add the cooked chicken sausage back, mix well, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider cooking the orzo in a mixture of broth and a splash of white wine. Let the dish sit for a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg