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One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken Sausage Pasta

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Make this easy, creamy Tuscan Chicken Sausage Pasta in a single skillet for a flavorful weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian chicken sausage, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

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 browned on both sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the dry pasta and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is nearly tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and the cooked chicken sausage. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2 minutes to heat through.
  5. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts completely, about 1 minute.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
  • You can substitute fresh broccoli florets for spinach; add them when you add the broth and cook until tender.
  • Use any flavor of chicken sausage you prefer, such as sweet Italian or spicy.

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