Description
Best Orzo Dinner Recipe combines juicy chicken sausage, tender broccoli, and orzo pasta in a savory chicken broth, finished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan for a quick, comforting one-pan meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken sausage
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken sausage until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add orzo pasta, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cook for 8–10 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Add broccoli florets and cooked chicken sausage back into the skillet. Cook for another 3–4 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot as a comforting, quick dinner.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked or leftover sausage for a faster version.
- Frozen broccoli can be used for convenience.
- Optional: sprinkle extra Parmesan on top when serving for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American