Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo: A Deliciously Easy Weeknight Meal
A quick and delicious meal featuring chicken sausage and broccoli mixed with orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the orzo and Italian seasoning, then cover and cook until the orzo is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken sausage with turkey or vegetarian sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Sausage, Broccoli, Orzo, Weeknight Meal