Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo: A Cozy, Easy Comfort Dish
A comforting dish combining chicken sausage and broccoli with orzo pasta, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add broccoli and orzo, cooking for about 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be made with turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo, comforting dish, easy recipe