Description
Chicken Sausage Broccoli Orzo is a delightful one-pot meal that combines the savory flavors of tender chicken sausage and fresh broccoli, all enveloped in a creamy sauce clinging to perfectly cooked orzo pasta. This dish not only brings warmth to your dinner table but also promises to be a family favorite with its vibrant colors and mouthwatering taste. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is easy to prepare and guarantees satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 links (about 8 oz) chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the sliced chicken sausage until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and broccoli florets; sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Stir in orzo and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer for about 10-12 minutes until orzo is al dente.
- Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; stir until creamy and heated through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly cracked black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg