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Chicken Sausages With Zucchini Tomatoes And Pasta


  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: High-Protein

Description

πŸ— This Easy Chicken Zucchini Pasta Skillet Meal offers a nutritious, well-balanced one-pan dinner with protein, veggies, and pasta.
🌿 The fresh flavors from zucchini, basil, and lemon make it a light yet satisfying meal perfect for busy nights.


Ingredients

– 12 oz Italian style chicken sausages, sliced

– 1 cup diced onion

– 2 tsp minced garlic

– ΒΌ tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

– 4 cups chicken broth

– 8 oz uncooked small pasta (any small shape recommended)

– 2 cups chopped zucchini

– 2 tbsp lemon juice

– ΒΌ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

– 1 cup halved grape tomatoes

– β…“ cup chopped fresh basil

– Olive oil

– Salt to taste


Instructions

1-Getting started with this Chicken Sausages With Zucchini Tomatoes And Pasta is as simple as pulling out your skillet. First, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the sliced chicken sausages and diced onion. Cook them until the sausages turn brown and the onion softens, which sets the base for all those rich flavors.

2-Next, season with salt, the optional crushed red pepper, and minced garlic, stirring for about 1 minute until everything smells amazing. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the skillet to pick up those tasty browned bits, then bring it to a boil. This step infuses the dish with depth and makes cleanup easier.

3-Now, add the uncooked pasta and stir often as it cooks for around 10 minutes until it’s mostly tender. Stir in the chopped zucchini and let it cook for another 3 minutes so it softens while the broth absorbs.

4-Finishing Touches: Stir in the lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of the grated Parmesan cheese, and halved grape tomatoes, heating everything through for a bright finish. Finally, take it off the heat and garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil before serving. This Chicken Sausages With Zucchini Tomatoes And Pasta comes together in one pan, making it ideal for busy nights.

Notes

πŸ₯¦ Substitute zucchini with broccoli, green beans, asparagus, or Brussels sprouts; add denser vegetables earlier in the cooking process.
🍴 Use any variety of sausage or diced chicken breast, seasoning well before cooking.
πŸ‹ Add lemon zest alongside lemon juice for extra brightness.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 310 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 1423 mg
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 37 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 17 g
  • Cholesterol: 43 mg

Keywords: Chicken,Zucchini,Pasta,Skillet