Description
A comforting one-pot dish featuring chicken sausage, broccoli, and creamy orzo pasta, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 chicken sausages, sliced
- 2 cups steamed broccoli
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Toss in the orzo pasta along with 3 cups of water or broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in the steamed broccoli and parmesan cheese until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For variations, try adding lemon zest for a zesty kick, or a splash of cream for a rich sauce. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg