Description
Chicken Sausage Broccoli Orzo is a delightful one-pot meal that combines savory chicken sausage, tender broccoli, and creamy orzo pasta. This comforting dish bursts with flavor, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends. With its vibrant colors and rich textures, every bite is sure to please the whole family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken sausage
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sliced chicken sausage. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add aromatics: Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Combine broccoli and orzo: Add chopped broccoli and uncooked orzo to the pot, stirring to coat with juices.
- Pour in broth: Add chicken broth to cover all ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Finish with cheese: Stir in grated Parmesan until melted. Season with salt, black pepper, and optional lemon zest before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg