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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Sausage Pasta Skillet

Close-up of creamy chicken sausage pasta featuring penne, sliced sausage, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.
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Make this simple, flavorful creamy Tuscan chicken sausage pasta in one skillet for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound dried pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound pre-cooked chicken sausage, sliced
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Set the cooked pasta aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until the sauce is smooth.
  6. Add the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
  7. Return the cooked sausage and the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat evenly with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a healthier option, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
  • You can add 1 cup of sliced mushrooms when you cook the onions for extra vegetables.
  • This recipe reheats well; add a splash of milk or broth when reheating to loosen the sauce.

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