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Tomato Orzo with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli

A quick one-pot orzo dinner with savory chicken sausage, tomato sauce, and tender broccoli.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 ounces chicken sausage cut into rounds or removed from casings
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning or more to taste
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 14 fluid ounce tomato sauce
  • 2 cups broccoli cut into small florets
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional, to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prep all ingredients: chop the onion, mince the garlic, cut sausage into rounds (or remove from casings), cut broccoli into small florets, and chop the red bell pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken sausage and sauté for about 5 minutes, until browned.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook for about 4 minutes, until softened.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and the uncooked orzo and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Add 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 2 cups chicken broth, and 14 fluid ounces tomato sauce; stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Once simmering, add the broccoli florets and chopped red bell pepper. Reduce heat to medium or medium-low so the mixture gently bubbles, not vigorously boils.
  • Continue cooking uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring often to prevent the orzo from sticking, until the orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately with freshly grated Parmesan if desired.

Equipment

  • soup pot or large sauté pan
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Notes

  • Recipe serves 4–6 depending on portion size.
  • If the pasta seems too liquidy, cover the pot and let it sit a few minutes to absorb.
  • Add extra chicken broth a splash at a time if you prefer more sauce.
  • Orzo is pasta; substituting rice will require adjusting liquid and cook time.
  • Nutritional info is an estimate and may vary.