Chicken and Sausage Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
879 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken and Sausage Pasta
Description
Chicken and Sausage Pasta begins by sautéing thinly sliced chicken breast and rounds of kielbasa sausage with garlic and fresh baby spinach in olive oil. Cooking until the chicken is done and the sausage edges brown intensifies the savory flavors. Adding heavy cream creates a gentle sauce that thickens slightly as it heats. Tossing in cooked penne pasta melds the components together for a unified dish.
Parmesan cheese is stirred in for added richness and depth of flavor, while salt and pepper adjust seasoning. The spinach adds freshness and color, balancing the protein-heavy components. Optionally, crushed red pepper flakes can add a slight kick.
This one-pan meal covers protein, vegetables, and carbs, making it convenient for weeknights. Serve freshly cooked to enjoy the creamy sauce and tender ingredients at their best.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast thinly sliced into strips, medium, boneless, skinless
- 1 pound kielbasa sausage sliced into rounds
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or a pinch of ground pepper, cracked
- 8 ounces penne pasta cooked and drained
- ½ cup heavy cream or half and half for a lighter option
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese optional, grated
Instructions
- Drizzle a large, 2-inch deep skillet with olive oil.
- Add chicken, sausage, spinach, and garlic to the pan.
- Saute over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sausage starts to brown around the edges.
- Add cream and stir 1-2 minutes til thickened. Stir in pasta.
- Season with salt, pepper, and parmesan and stir well.
- Garnish with cracked black pepper and fresh herbs if desired and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes during cooking or at serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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