Chicken Sausage Broccoli Orzo
A comforting and colorful Chicken Sausage Broccoli Orzo that comes together in just under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orzo according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until it’s shimmering and fragrant.
- Add the sliced chicken sausage to the skillet and cook until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and broccoli florets; sauté everything together until the broccoli is tender, around 3-4 minutes.
- Toss in the cooked orzo along with the Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir to combine.
- Serve the dish warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Don’t overcook the broccoli; it should be tender but still bright green. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg