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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Sausage Pasta Skillet

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Make this easy, one-pan creamy Tuscan chicken sausage pasta 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 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 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
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water before draining. Set the drained 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, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute 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. Let it reduce slightly for 2 minutes.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Add the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce. Stir until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
  7. Return the cooked sausage and the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated in the creamy 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

  • You can substitute smoked chicken sausage for a deeper flavor.
  • For a healthier option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, but the sauce will be thinner.
  • Add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers when cooking the onion.

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