Description
A comforting one-pan meal that brings together orzo, chicken sausage, and broccoli for a rich flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 chicken sausages, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken sausage and brown it in the skillet.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for one minute.
- Add orzo pasta and pour in chicken broth, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover the skillet, and simmer for ten minutes.
- Add broccoli florets, cover, and cook five more minutes until orzo and broccoli are tender.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper, then serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to add more vegetables like peas or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: one-pan meal, creamy orzo, chicken sausage