Description
This Chicken Apple Sausage One Pan Pasta is a delightful blend of savory sausage, fresh vegetables, and tender pasta, all cooked in one pan for a hassle-free meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz chicken apple sausage sliced
- 8 oz short pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 large bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the sliced chicken apple sausage. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet, sautéing until the vegetables are softened, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the pasta, salt, and pepper, then cover and cook according to pasta package instructions until tender.
- Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the baby spinach and grated parmesan cheese until incorporated. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference, and use whole grain pasta for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pan / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Chicken Apple Sausage, One Pan Pasta, Easy Dinner, Quick Recipe, Pasta Dish