Creamy One-Pot Chicken Sausage & Broccoli Orzo
A comforting one-pot meal featuring creamy orzo, savory chicken sausage, and bright green broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté the sliced chicken sausage until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant and softened, approximately 2 minutes.
- Introduce the orzo, chicken broth, and milk into the pot and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the pot and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the broccoli florets and grated Parmesan, stirring until the cheese melts and the broccoli is tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper, stirring to combine, and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with a simple green salad or garlic bread. For a twist, add crushed red pepper flakes for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 60mg