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Sweet Apple Chicken and Gouda Skillet Pasta (20-minute)

You're gonna love how fast this Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage and Gouda Skillet Pasta comes together! It's easy, cheesy, and comfort food to the max! Great for a quick easy weeknight dinner or to meal prep for the week!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 460 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 12- oz. pasta regular, gluten-free or chickpea - I used Banza Chickpea Cavatappi
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil (15g)
  • 1 medium onion (215g) finely diced
  • 18- oz. chicken sausage sliced - I used Amylu Apple & Gouda Chicken Sausage
  • 1 medium honeycrisp apple (250g) cored and finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4- oz. baby kale or spinach
  • 1 cup chicken broth (240g)
  • 2 oz. freshly grated gouda cheese (56g) 56g

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta in a large pot with salty water according to package directions until al dente. Make sure not to overcook or the pasta will be more breakable. Once al dente, rinse pasta over cool water then drain well. Add the drained pasta back to the empty pot.
  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large (wide) skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sliced sausage and sauté for about 3 minutes, or until the sausage is golden brown.
  3. Then add the apples, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes or until the apples are tender.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, add the kale, and stir around for about a minute or until the kale has wilted down.
  5. Sprinkle the gouda cheese in the pot with the pasta and toss gently to combine. Then add the sausage mixture and gently toss again to evenly disburse.
  6. You can also just serve them separately if you wish. Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper to serve!

Notes

  • If you can’t find this particular chicken sausage, any kind of chicken sausage works. I know Trader Joe’s has lots of yummy flavors. You can also swap for simple cooked chicken breast or chicken thighs (try my Basic Shredded Chicken Recipe) or turkey sausage or Italian sausage works great! You can also omit for a vegan or vegetarian version – or sub for vegan-friendly meat substitute.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of recipe (374g) Calories 460kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 47.5g (16%) Protein 32.1g (64%) Fat 15.7g (24%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Fiber 7.7g (31%) Sugar 12.3g (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 460

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of recipe (374g)
Calories 460kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 47.5g 16%
Protein 32.1g 64%
Fat 15.7g 24%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Fiber 7.7g 31%
Sugar 12.3g 25%

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