Description
A quick and tasty one-pan meal featuring chicken sausage, broccoli, and orzo pasta, perfect for dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 chicken sausages, sliced
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add orzo, chicken broth (or water), and broccoli to the pan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10-12 minutes until the orzo is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Stir the orzo occasionally while it simmers to prevent sticking. Add more chicken broth if you prefer a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg