Description
Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo is a flavorful and hearty one-pot meal featuring tender orzo pasta cooked with savory chicken sausage, fresh broccoli florets, and fragrant garlic. This simple yet satisfying recipe combines Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese for a deliciously creamy finish, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the sausage: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently, until the garlic becomes fragrant but not burnt.
- Cook broccoli: Stir in the broccoli florets and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften but still retain some crunch.
- Add orzo and broth: Add the orzo pasta, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the orzo is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Finish with Parmesan: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and coats the orzo and sausage evenly.
- Serve: Spoon the orzo mixture into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a creamier version, stir in 1/4 cup of heavy cream just before serving.
- You can substitute the chicken sausage with turkey sausage or a plant-based sausage for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
