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One-Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Sausage Pasta Skillet

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Make this easy, family-friendly dinner in just 35 minutes using one pan. This recipe features savory chicken sausage in a rich, comforting sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken sausage (smoked or Italian style), sliced into rounds
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 12 ounces pasta (penne or rotini work well)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until lightly browned on both sides, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving any rendered fat in the skillet.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the dry pasta and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is almost tender.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and return the cooked sausage to the skillet. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens slightly and the pasta is fully cooked to your liking.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Add the fresh spinach and stir until it wilts into the sauce, about 1 minute.
  6. Taste the pasta and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

  • For a lower-cleanup option, you can use pre-cooked, fully cooked chicken sausage.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, allow the pasta to simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes in the final step.
  • You can substitute fresh spinach with 1 cup of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry.

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