Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo: A Quick, Cozy Dinner Delight
A delightful and easy recipe for a cozy dinner featuring chicken sausage, fresh broccoli, and orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Add broccoli and orzo, stirring to combine.
- Pour in chicken broth and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Feel free to use any type of sausage you like.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg