Creamy One-Pot Chicken Sausage & Broccoli Orzo
A comforting one-pot meal combining chicken sausage, fresh broccoli, and fluffy orzo in a creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot 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 the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes.
- Mix in the orzo, then pour in the chicken broth and milk. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the pot and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Uncover and add the 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 to taste, then stir to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
Stir often during cooking to ensure orzo doesn’t stick. Customize vegetables or proteins as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 60mg