Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo: A Simple, Wholesome Delight
A hearty and easy dish featuring chicken sausage and tender broccoli in a comforting orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: stove-top
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 chicken sausage links, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and broccoli florets to the skillet. Sauté until broccoli is tender.
- Combine cooked orzo with the sausage and broccoli mixture. Stir in salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken Sausage, Broccoli, Orzo