Description
A hearty yet healthy meal featuring chicken sausage, vibrant broccoli, and creamy orzo, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz chicken sausage
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1.5 cups orzo
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- ยฝ cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the orzo and mix well, allowing it to absorb flavors for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for approximately 10 minutes.
- Stir in the broccoli and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and top with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute chicken sausage with plant-based sausage. Feel free to add seasonal vegetables for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg