Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Enjoy the delightful combination of chicken sausage and broccoli in a cozy orzo dish. Perfect for a quick and comforting meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and add chicken sausage. Brown the sausage for about 5 minutes.
- Add broccoli, chicken broth, orzo, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10-12 minutes until orzo is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and combined. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes