Description
This Creamy Chicken Sausage Skillet is a comforting and flavorful one-pan meal featuring browned chicken sausage, sautéed vegetables, and a rich creamy sauce made with Parmesan cheese and spinach. Perfect for a quick and satisfying low-carb dinner, it combines simple ingredients with bold Italian-inspired seasonings for a delicious and hearty dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb chicken sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned, about 4–5 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until soft. Stir in the minced garlic, sliced red bell pepper, and halved cherry tomatoes. Continue cooking for another 4–5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add Seasonings and Simmer: Sprinkle Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes if using over the vegetables. Return the browned sausage to the skillet, then pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Melt Cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts smoothly into the sauce, creating a creamy texture.
- Wilt Spinach and Season: Add baby spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted. Taste the dish and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Serve: Serve the creamy chicken sausage skillet warm, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired. It pairs well with pasta, rice, or can be enjoyed on its own as a low-carb option.
Notes
- Use any variety of fully cooked chicken sausage, such as apple, garlic herb, or spicy, based on your preference.
- For a lighter dish, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- This dish can be made gluten-free if you ensure the chicken sausage used is gluten-free.
- Try adding other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini for added nutrition and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
