Description
A hearty and nutritious dish featuring chicken sausage and vibrant broccoli mixed with tender orzo pasta, perfect for a cozy family dinner.
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 until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook until slightly tender, around 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and chicken broth, bringing everything to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until the orzo is fully cooked and has absorbed much of the broth.
- Add the cooked chicken sausage back to the skillet and mix thoroughly.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the dish and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
For variations, consider using plant-based sausage, adding spices for heat, or using gluten-free pasta.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg