Description
A comforting dish featuring savory chicken sausage, tender orzo, and vibrant broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Brown the sliced chicken sausage for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in orzo pasta and Italian seasoning. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
- Fold in broccoli florets, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: This dish can be stored in the fridge for up to three days, and it can be frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg