Description
A warm, comforting dish featuring tender orzo, al dente broccoli, and savory chicken sausage, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the sliced chicken sausage. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Remove the sausage and set aside. In the same skillet, add oil if needed and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add the broccoli florets and stir for a couple of minutes. Then add the orzo and pour in the chicken broth, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is cooked and has absorbed the flavors.
- Return the cooked chicken sausage to the skillet, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, stir, and season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
Mix and match seasonal veggies to personalize the dish. Perfect for leftovers!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chicken sausage, broccoli orzo, family meal, comfort food, quick recipe