Description
A comforting one-pot meal featuring savory browned chicken sausage, tender broccoli, and creamy orzo pasta simmered in a rich chicken broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups broccoli florets, bite-sized
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown sliced chicken sausage in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened.
- Stir in dry orzo and toast for 2 minutes until slightly golden.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover partially and cook for 8-10 minutes until liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in broccoli and cook for 3-4 more minutes until tender-crisp.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian Fusion