Description
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Chicken Sausages with Zucchini and Pasta Recipe, a delightful dish that combines hearty chicken sausages, fresh zucchini, and tender pasta in a single pot. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutritious vegetables, making it a family-friendly favorite. The mild flavors are sure to please even the pickiest eaters while offering a comforting and satisfying meal. Perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings, this one-pot wonder allows for easy customization based on your pantry staples or family preferences. Enjoy a bowl of this vibrant pasta dish tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 12 oz Italian-style chicken sausages, sliced
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 cups chopped zucchini
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz Radiatore pasta (or any small pasta)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced chicken sausages and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove from pot.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in the same pot until softened (3-4 minutes). Add optional crushed red pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Stir in pasta; cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes) until al dente.
- Add chopped zucchini; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in lemon juice, half of the Parmesan cheese, grape tomatoes, and cooked sausages; heat through for 2 minutes.
- Serve garnished with chopped basil and remaining Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg