Chicken and Sausage Pasta

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    879 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian, American

Chicken and Sausage Pasta

Easiest Chicken and Sausage Pasta with spinach in a light cream sauce. This 30 minute meal is the perfect family-friendly meal with flavors to please even the picky eaters!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced into strips
  • 1 pound kielbasa sausage sliced into rounds
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper or a pinch of ground pepper
  • 8 ounces penne pasta cooked and drained
  • ½ cup heavy cream or half and half for a lighter option
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese optional
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Instructions

  1. Drizzle a large, 2-inch deep skillet with olive oil.
  2. Add chicken, sausage, spinach, and garlic to the pan.
  3. Saute over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sausage starts to brown around the edges.
  4. Add cream and stir 1-2 minutes til thickened. Stir in pasta.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and parmesan and stir well.
  6. Garnish with cracked black pepper and fresh herbs if desired and serve.

Notes

  • Flavor tip: Add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 879kcal (44%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 57g (88%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 175mg (58%) Sodium 1462mg (61%) Potassium 831mg (24%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2643IU (53%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 117mg (12%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 879 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 879kcal 44%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 57g 88%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 175mg 58%
Sodium 1462mg 61%
Potassium 831mg 18%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2643IU 53%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 117mg 12%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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