Ingredients
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- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 chicken sausages, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the orzo and chicken broth, bringing to a simmer.
- Cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender.
- Fold in the steamed broccoli and parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or basil. You can substitute chicken sausage with turkey sausage or any protein of your choice. To make it even creamier, add a splash of heavy cream or extra parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg