Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo: A Easy Comfort Meal
Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo is a warm, comforting dish that combines savory chicken sausage with tender orzo and nutritious broccoli.
- 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: None
- 2 cups orzo
- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in orzo and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add broccoli florets, reduce heat, and simmer until orzo is tender.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like basil or thyme.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken Sausage, Broccoli, Orzo, Comfort Meal