Chicken Sausage Broccoli Orzo (Recipe for Printing)

A creamy one-pot dinner with tender chicken sausage, broccoli florets, and orzo pasta enhanced with parmesan and Italian herbs.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Dish

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 340g chicken sausage, sliced
03 - 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
06 - 3 cups chicken broth
07 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
08 - Salt and pepper, to taste
09 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

→ Optional Add-Ins

11 - Pinch red pepper flakes
12 - Splash heavy cream

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced chicken sausage and cook 5–7 minutes until browned.
02 - Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in broccoli florets and cook 2–3 minutes to soften.
04 - Add orzo, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
05 - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
06 - Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan until creamy.
07 - Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - Browning the sausage adds deeper flavor—don't skip this step.
02 - Add red pepper flakes for heat.
03 - A splash of heavy cream creates a richer, creamier texture.
04 - Add extra broth when reheating leftovers to keep the orzo creamy.

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