Description
A comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for busy weeknights, combining savory chicken sausage, tender broccoli, and creamy orzo.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups broccoli, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Incorporate chopped broccoli and sauté for a few minutes until it begins to soften.
- Stir in the orzo and let it toast slightly for a minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add herbs, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is cooked and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving, adjusting seasoning if needed.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, use plant-based sausage or chickpeas. Adjust cooking time based on the type of sausage used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: one-pot, quick meal, family dinner, chicken sausage, orzo