Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Delight in the comforting flavors of Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo, a quick and easy dish that brings warmth to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the chicken sausage.
- Add orzo and stir for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add broccoli and cook for an additional 5 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Stir well and serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider topping with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Feel free to substitute spinach for broccoli if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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