Chicken Sausage Broccoli Orzo: A Quick and Easy Family Delight
Enjoy a quick and delicious family meal with this Chicken Sausage Broccoli Orzo recipe that combines savory sausage and nutritious broccoli in a delightful orzo dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add orzo and broccoli; reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked and broccoli is tender.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe can be modified by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- For extra flavor, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg