Description
A quick and comforting one-pot meal featuring orzo pasta, chicken sausage, and broccoli in a savory broth with Parmesan cheese. This hearty dish combines protein, vegetables, and carbs for a complete and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: splash of heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken sausage and cook 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and sauté 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in orzo, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Optional: add splash of cream for richness.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- Use high-quality chicken sausage for best flavor.
- Fresh broccoli works best but frozen can be used (thaw first).
- Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat with additional broth or water to prevent drying.
- For gluten-free version, use gluten-free orzo.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg