Description
A delicious and easy-to-make dinner featuring chicken sausage, broccoli, and orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken sausage
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken Sausage, Broccoli, Orzo, Dinner Recipe