Description
A delightful one-pot meal featuring savory chicken sausage, fresh broccoli, and tender orzo pasta, finished with creamy Parmesan cheese.
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, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and chopped onion until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in orzo pasta and chicken broth, bringing to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for about 10-12 minutes until orzo is fully cooked.
- Return cooked sausage, mix well, and sprinkle Parmesan on top. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute chicken sausage with plant-based sausage and use vegetable broth. Add a splash of lemon juice before serving for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg