Description
Chicken Sausage Broccoli Orzo is a delicious, one-pot meal that combines savory chicken sausage with vibrant broccoli and tender orzo pasta. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with its colorful presentation and rich flavors. In just a matter of minutes, you can create a comforting and satisfying meal that brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add broccoli and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in orzo and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cook until orzo is tender but still al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Finish by stirring in lemon zest and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. Serve warm, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg