Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo with Broccoli
Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo with Broccoli is a delightful one-pan dish that perfectly balances comfort and convenience. In just 30 minutes, you can create a creamy, flavorful pasta dish that brings together tender orzo, savory chicken sausage, and vibrant broccoli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pan cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz halal chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the sausage and add diced onion to the same pan. Sauté until softened (2–3 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the dry orzo and toast for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and milk; bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 8 minutes until most liquid is absorbed.
- Fold in broccoli florets and return the sausage to the skillet; cover and steam for 3–4 minutes until broccoli is bright green.
- Off heat, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg