Description
A delicious and healthy dish featuring chicken sausage, broccoli, and orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 chicken sausages, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute.
- Add broccoli florets and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cooked orzo and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use any type of chicken sausage you prefer.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- This dish can be made in advance and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chicken Sausage Broccoli Orzo, healthy pasta dish, quick dinner recipe