Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo: Easy, Flavorful Comfort Dish
A delicious and comforting dish made with chicken sausage and broccoli mixed into orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- 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 and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for 1 minute.
- Add the broccoli and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
- Stir in the orzo and cook until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier dish, add grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- You can substitute any variety of sausage you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo, Comfort Food, Pasta Dish