Description
A comforting one-pan meal featuring creamy orzo, chicken sausage, and vibrant broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 chicken sausages, sliced (or turkey sausage)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant. Stir in orzo and pour in chicken broth, bringing everything to a gentle simmer.
- Add broccoli florets, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Notes
Watch orzo closely to prevent overcooking. Taste and adjust flavors as desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: creamy orzo, chicken sausage, broccoli, one-pan meal, comfort food