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Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo

A creamy, one-pan dish featuring chicken sausage, broccoli, and orzo pasta, perfect for a quick and comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 440
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken sausage, sliced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1.5 cups orzo pasta
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, cook the chicken sausage slices until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant.
  3. Toss in the broccoli florets and cook until they’re slightly tender.
  4. Add the orzo pasta and pour in the chicken broth. Bring everything to a simmer.
  5. Cover and let it cook for about 10-12 minutes or until the orzo is tender and absorbs the broth.
  6. Stir in the cooked chicken sausage and mix well.
  7. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Store the dish in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for about a month. Reheat in a skillet or microwave, adding a splash of chicken broth to keep it creamy. Customize with whole wheat or gluten-free orzo if desired.