Description
A quick and nourishing one-pot meal with chicken sausage, broccoli, and orzo, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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Instructions
- 1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- 2. Add sliced chicken sausage and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- 3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until it smells nice.
- 4. Add broccoli florets and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to soften them a bit.
- 5. Stir in the orzo, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring it to a boil.
- 6. Reduce to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- 7. Remove it from heat and mix in grated Parmesan cheese until it’s smooth.
- 8. Serve hot, topped with chopped fresh parsley.