Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo: A Quick, Flavorful Dinner Delight
A quick and flavorful dinner that combines chicken sausage with broccoli and orzo for a delightful meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and broccoli; sauté until broccoli is tender.
- Stir in cooked orzo, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute sausage with plant-based sausage.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo