Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo – Quick, Easy, and Flavorful Delight
Quick and healthy chicken sausage and broccoli orzo that is flavorful and easy to make.
- 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 broccoli florets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
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 florets and orzo pasta.
- Pour in chicken broth and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked.
- Serve warm, garnished with parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken sausage with plant-based sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 mg