Creamy One-Pot Chicken Sausage & Broccoli Orzo
A comforting one-pot meal that combines savory chicken sausage, tender broccoli, and creamy orzo, perfect for cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
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 olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken sausage slices and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add orzo, chicken broth, and milk. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the pot and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Uncover the pot and add broccoli florets and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and the broccoli is tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with extra Parmesan or chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Use frozen broccoli if fresh isn’t available; just add it a minute earlier. Customize veggies as per your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg