Description
A quick and healthy meal featuring chicken sausage and broccoli mixed with 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 the orzo pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the 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 the cooked orzo and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and add more vegetables.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken Sausage, Broccoli, Orzo, Healthy Meal, Quick Recipe