Description
Enjoy a fast, creamy orzo dinner packed with sliced chicken sausage, crisp broccoli, and savory chicken broth, all finished with melted Parmesan cheese. This one‑pan recipe delivers comforting texture and rich flavor in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Balanced protein, carbs, and veggies create a satisfying, nutritious meal that families love and that fits easily into meal‑prep plans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced chicken sausage and brown.
- Remove sausage, add orzo to the same pan and toast for 2‑3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, add broccoli, bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer.
- Cover and cook until orzo is tender, about 10‑12 minutes.
- Return sausage, stir in Parmesan, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a lower‑sodium version
- use low‑sodium chicken broth. Whole‑wheat orzo adds extra fiber. Adjust seasoning after adding cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One‑pan
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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