Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo: Easy One-Pot Delight
A quick and delicious one-pot meal featuring chicken sausage and fresh broccoli mixed with orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Add broccoli, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add orzo and stir. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is cooked.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Substitute chicken sausage with turkey or vegetarian options if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Sausage, Broccoli, Orzo, One-Pot Meal