Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo: An Easy Family Dinner Delight
A flavorful recipe for chicken sausage and broccoli orzo that is perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 links chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 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 and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the orzo and Italian seasoning, reduce heat, and simmer until the orzo is cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper, and stir in the Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use spicy chicken sausage.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as bell peppers or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg