Description
A comforting Creamy Orzo dish with chicken sausage and broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 chicken sausages, sliced
- 2 cups steamed broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the orzo pasta and chicken broth, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the orzo is cooked, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the steamed broccoli and parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to add more vegetables or experiment with proteins for a custom dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: creamy orzo, chicken sausage, broccoli, easy dinner, comfort food