Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo is a delicious and easy comfort food recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and add sliced chicken sausage. Cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add orzo and broccoli. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes when cooking the sausage.
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken Sausage, Broccoli, Orzo, Recipe, Comfort Food