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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Sausage Pasta Skillet

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Make this easy, one-pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken Sausage Pasta Skillet for a flavorful weeknight dinner. This recipe combines savory chicken sausage with pasta in a rich, creamy sauce, offering comfort food made simple.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the undrained diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the penne pasta. Cover the skillet and cook according to the pasta package directions, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is nearly tender (about 10 to 12 minutes).
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Let the sauce warm through for 2 minutes.
  6. Return the cooked chicken sausage to the skillet. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the sauce.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
  8. Serve the creamy chicken sausage pasta immediately.

Notes

  • For a budget friendly option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, though the sauce will be slightly thinner.
  • You can substitute penne with rotini or farfalle pasta. Adjust cooking time as needed.
  • This recipe is great for meal prep; store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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