Description
A delightful dish combining chicken sausage, broccoli, and orzo for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup Uncooked orzo pasta
- 3 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the sliced chicken sausage until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Sautรฉ the minced garlic and broccoli in the same skillet for about 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate the uncooked orzo and Italian seasoning, tossing to coat.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer on low heat, covered, for 10-12 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh ingredients. This dish can be customized with additional vegetables or different proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautรฉing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg