One-Pan Creamy Chicken Sausage Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoonOlive oil
• 16 ouncesPre-cooked chicken sausage
• 0.5 mediumYellow onion
• 2 clovesGarlic
• 12 ouncesUncooked penne or rotini pasta
• 3 cupsChicken broth
• 0.5 cupHeavy cream
• 5 ouncesFresh spinach
• 0.5 cupGrated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoonSalt
• 0.3 teaspoonBlack pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice the chicken sausage into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic.

   ⏱ 5 min
2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside, leaving any rendered fat.

   ⏱ 7 min
3. 3

   Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

   ⏱ 4 min
4. 4

   Return the chicken sausage to the skillet. Add the uncooked pasta, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, ensuring the pasta is mostly submerged. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

   ⏱ 15 min
5. 5

   Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream, fresh spinach, and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring gently until the spinach has wilted and the sauce is creamy and well combined.

   ⏱ 3 min
6. 6

   Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

   ⏱ 1 min