Description
A cozy dinner solution featuring savory chicken sausage, tender orzo pasta, vibrant broccoli, and a sprinkle of parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orzo pasta
- 1 lb chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 cups steamed broccoli
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the orzo pasta and chicken broth, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Cook according to package instructions until the orzo is tender, adding the steamed broccoli in the last few minutes.
- Stir in the grated parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated gently. Feel free to customize with different vegetables or protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg