Description
Chicken sausage pasta brings Italian countryside comfort straight to your kitchen. Creamy sauce, hearty ingredients, and quick preparation make this dish a perfect weeknight dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 pound (454 grams) kielbasa sausage
Produce and Seasonings:
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pasta and Dairy:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) penne pasta
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, drizzling olive oil to coat the bottom evenly.
- Introduce diced chicken and sliced sausage into the hot pan, allowing them to sear and develop a golden exterior. Toss in fresh spinach leaves and minced garlic, sautéing the mixture for 6-8 minutes until meats are thoroughly cooked and spinach wilts.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, stirring continuously and allowing the sauce to simmer and gradually thicken, creating a rich, velvety consistency.
- Gently fold cooked pasta into the creamy meat mixture, ensuring each strand is generously coated. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Transfer the aromatic pasta to serving plates, finishing with a generous sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while warm and fragrant.
Notes
- Swap sausage for turkey sausage to reduce fat and calories while maintaining rich flavor profile.
- Fresh spinach wilts beautifully, but frozen spinach works perfectly when fresh isn’t available, just drain excess moisture before adding.
- Use heavy cream for ultimate richness, or substitute half-and-half for lighter version without sacrificing creamy texture.
- Customize heat level by selecting spicy Italian sausage or mild version depending on personal preference and family taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 745 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg