Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A comforting dish featuring chicken sausage and broccoli mixed with orzo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the garlic powder and onion powder.
- Add the orzo and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and add the broccoli.
- Cook until the orzo is tender and the broccoli is bright green.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding Parmesan cheese on top.
- Feel free to substitute any vegetables of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken Sausage, Broccoli, Orzo, Comfort Food