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Chicken Sausage Pasta Recipe
Creamy chicken sausage pasta is a quick and simple dinner dish that is on the table in no time. It's a family favorite!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 527 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 12 oz bow tie pasta 1 ½ cups
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 oz Italian style chicken sausage sliced into rounds
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2-2 .5 oz cans Italian stewed tomatoes drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese divided
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Heat a large skillet to medium heat and add olive oil. Once warm, add sliced chicken sausage and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside on a plate.
- Add the tomatoes, salt, basil, and pepper flakes to the large skillet and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the cream and ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Drain the pasta and toss them into the cream mixture. Mix in sliced chicken sausage or top pasta with sausage and serve warm.
- Garnish with the remaining ½ cup of parmesan cheese.
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Notes
- Variations: Swap out the chicken sausage for turkey sausage or spicy sausage. Substitute Parmesan for a blend of provolone, fontina, Romano, and Asiago cheeses. Add vegetables such as zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach in Step 2.
- Swap out the chicken sausage for turkey sausage or spicy sausage.
- Substitute Parmesan for a blend of provolone, fontina, Romano, and Asiago cheeses.
- Add vegetables such as zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach in Step 2.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
527kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
706mg
(29%)
Potassium
224mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1071IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
203mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 527
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 527kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 706mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1071IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 203mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.