Creamy Chicken Sausage Pasta: A Cozy Weeknight Delight
A comforting and creamy chicken sausage pasta that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 pound chicken sausage, casings removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Add diced onion and garlic to the skillet; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Add parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning; mix until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Fold in the cooked pasta and chopped spinach, cooking until the spinach is wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Feel free to substitute turkey sausage or vegan sausage for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 100
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