Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo: Easy and Delicious Dinner Idea
This Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo recipe is a quick and tasty dinner option that your family will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- 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 salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in the orzo and broth; bring to a boil.
- Add broccoli and cook until orzo is tender and broccoli is bright green.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Feel free to substitute spinach for broccoli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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