Description
A creamy one-pot Italian-inspired chicken sausage orzo recipe made with tender orzo pasta, savory chicken sausage, and fresh broccoli. Ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb chicken sausage, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken sausage and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in orzo pasta, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Chicken Sausage Orzo, Italian, one-pot meal