Description
A quick and comforting one-skillet meal featuring chicken sausage, orzo pasta, and vibrant broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
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 and cook for another minute.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook until vibrant green.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the orzo is cooked and the liquid is absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, experiment with different sausage varieties and always season to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg