Chicken Sausage, Broccoli, and Orzo Skillet: A Quick Healthy Delight
A quick and healthy recipe featuring chicken sausage, fresh broccoli, and orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the broccoli, orzo, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using low-sodium chicken broth.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Sausage, Broccoli, Orzo, Healthy Recipe