Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo: A Quick and Flavorful Delight
A quick and flavorful dish combining chicken sausage, broccoli, and orzo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 links chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the broccoli and cook until tender.
- Add the cooked orzo and Italian seasoning; mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg