Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A comforting dish featuring chicken sausage, broccoli, and orzo.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 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
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the garlic powder and onion powder.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the orzo and broccoli, and reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook until the orzo is tender and broccoli is bright green.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve hot.
Notes
- For a creamier version, add a splash of heavy cream before serving.
- Use kale or spinach as a substitute for broccoli if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Orzo, comfort food, easy recipe