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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Sausage Pasta Skillet

A close-up, appetizing shot of creamy chicken sausage pasta mixed with wilted spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.
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Make this quick and easy creamy Tuscan chicken sausage pasta in one skillet for a simple weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound dried pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound pre-cooked chicken sausage, sliced
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining. Set the drained pasta aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the same skillet and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens slightly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
  6. Add the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 1 minute.
  7. Return the cooked sausage and the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated in the creamy sauce.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a healthier option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
  • You can add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers with the onion.
  • This recipe works well for meal prepping; store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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