Stovetop orzo

• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

YOU’LL NEED:

1 package pre-cooked chicken sausage (sliced into rounds)

2 cups dried orzo pasta

1/2 cup thinly sliced shallot

2 tsp minced garlic

1 (12oz) package broccoli florets

3 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth

1 tsp garlic powder

1 cup shaved or shredded parmesan

Juice of 1/2 lemon

HOW TO:

Directions

Heat 1 tsp of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken sausage and cook for ~2 minutes per side, until golden.

Add in uncooked orzo pasta, minced garlic, and shallots and stir for 1 minute, until orzo is slightly toasted. Add in broccoli florets and cook another minute.

Pour in broth and add salt pepper to taste + powdered garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring every few minutes or so until broth is reduced, orzo cooked and broccoli soft.

Stir in lemon juice and parmesan until melted.

Serve and enjoy!! (Top with more Parmesan and/or red pepper flakes!)