Chicken Zucchini Pasta Skillet Recipe
This Chicken Zucchini Pasta Skillet is a flavorful one-pan dish that combines Italian chicken sausages, zucchini, pasta, and a variety of seasonings for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 12 oz Italian Style Chicken Sausages (cut into discs)
- 1 cup onion (diced)
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp garlic (minced)
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz uncooked Radiatore pasta (or any other small pasta shape)
- 2 cups zucchini (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated, divided)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
- ⅓ cup fresh basil (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat Skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Add chicken sausages and onion, cook until browned.
- Season: Season with salt, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Pasta: Pour in chicken broth, add pasta. Cook until pasta is mostly tender, then add zucchini.
- Finish Dish: Stir in lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and tomatoes. Top with basil and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by using your favorite type of sausage or adding more vegetables.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to top with additional fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chicken Zucchini Pasta Skillet, One-Pan Pasta, Italian Sausage Pasta
