Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo: A Hearty, Easy Delight
A delicious and hearty dish that combines chicken sausage with tender broccoli and orzo pasta.
- 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
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in broccoli and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add orzo, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, until orzo is tender.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg