Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo: A Quick and Healthy Delight
This dish combines the savory flavor of chicken sausage with nutritious broccoli and orzo pasta, making it a delightful meal perfect for any quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in orzo and garlic powder, cooking for an additional minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, add broccoli, and simmer until orzo is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Chicken Sausage, Broccoli, Orzo, Healthy Recipe