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One-Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Sausage Pasta Skillet

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Make this incredibly easy One-Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Sausage Pasta Skillet in about 35 minutes. It is a family-friendly comfort food packed with savory chicken sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a rich sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter sauce)
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Optional: Red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until lightly browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage and set it aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the dry pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking, until the pasta is cooked through and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and the cooked chicken sausage. Let it simmer gently for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts completely. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  7. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and add red pepper flakes if you want some spice.
  8. Serve your **quick weeknight pasta dinner** immediately. You can find more fast recipes like this on our Pinterest account!

Notes

  • For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream, but you may need to simmer slightly longer to achieve the desired thickness.
  • If you prefer a different flavor profile, swap the Tuscan elements for 1 cup of frozen broccoli florets added with the broth, or use Cajun seasoning for a **Cajun chicken sausage pasta** twist.
  • This **one pan sausage pasta** reheats well, but you might need to add a splash of milk or broth when reheating to restore creaminess.

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