Description
A creamy and hearty dish featuring orzo pasta, chicken sausage, and broccoli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 12 oz chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
- 2 tbsp olive oil, for sautéing
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add 1 cup of orzo. Cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking.
- While the orzo cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 12 ounces of sliced chicken sausage and cook until golden brown, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet with the sausage. Sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant and golden.
- Stir in 2 cups of broccoli florets, then add the cooked orzo to the skillet. Toss everything together, allowing the flavors to meld for about 3-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes over the mixture to taste. Stir well to coat everything.
- Dish out the chicken sausage broccoli orzo immediately, topping each serving with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg