Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo – Easy, Healthy Delight at Home
Discover the quick and healthy recipe for Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo. A flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 links chicken sausage
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic.
- Add the chicken sausage to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in the broccoli florets and Italian seasoning, cooking until the broccoli is tender.
- Add the cooked orzo to the skillet, mixing thoroughly.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made vegetarian by omitting the sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken Sausage, Broccoli, Orzo, Quick Recipe, Healthy Recipe