Description
A delightful one-pot meal featuring savory chicken sausage and fresh broccoli with orzo pasta. This easy Italian main dish is a healthy chicken sausage and broccoli recipe perfect for a family friendly dinner or quick chicken sausage meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken sausage sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken sausage slices in a large skillet until browned then remove and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic and onion in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook until slightly tender.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for about 10-12 minutes or until the orzo is cooked through.
- Add the cooked chicken sausage back to the skillet and mix well.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 25