Description
Creamy Chicken Sausage Skillet is a delicious one-pan meal that is easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. With tender chicken sausage, colorful vegetables, and a creamy sauce, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces fully cooked chicken sausage (sliced into rounds)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 zucchini (sliced into half-moons)
Seasonings and Others:
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the Sausage: Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion and garlic, then stir in bell pepper and zucchini.
- Season and Simmer: Add thyme, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, cream, and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Light cream or half-and-half can be used for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
