Tomato Orzo with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli
The ultimate comfort food, Tomato Orzo with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli is a creamy, savory dish that's perfect for busy weeknights. Bursting with flavor and packed with nutrition, this easy recipe will quickly become a family favorite. Make it tonight!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Grater
- Skillet
- Chef's Knife
- Large Pot
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces chicken sausage
- 1/2 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 14 fluid ounce tomato sauce
- 2 cups broccoli
- 1/2 red bell pepper red bell pepper
- freshly grated parmesan cheese optional, to taste
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients. You can either slice the chicken sausage into rounds or take it out of the casings (just be careful as some chicken sausages totally disintegrate if you take it out of the casings).
- Add the olive oil and chicken sausage to a soup pot. Sauté for 5 minutes over medium-high heat.
- Add in the onion and continue cooking for another 4 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and orzo and cook for around 30 seconds.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, chicken broth, and tomato sauce. Once it starts to bubble, add in the broccoli and red bell pepper. Continue cooking for 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring fairly often (the orzo may stick to the bottom of the pot). You will likely need to turn the heat down a bit (to medium or even medium-low). It should gently bubble vs. furiously boil (you don't want the liquid to reduce too much before the pasta has cooked).
- Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately with freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Serves 4-6: depending on how much people eat.
- Adjust liquid: If the pasta is too liquidy for your tastes, cover the pot and wait a few minutes (it’ll soak it right up). If you want more liquid, add another splash of chicken broth.
- Orzo is pasta: If you want to make this with rice, you may have to adjust liquid measurements and cooking time (I have not tested this).