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Creamy Chicken Sausage Skillet

Creamy chicken sausage skillet - the image shows a plate of grilled chicken breasts in a creamy sauce. the chicken breasts are golden brown and appear to be seasoned with herbs and spices. the sauce is a light yellow color and is drizzled over the top of the chicken breasts. there are also sliced red and yellow bell peppers, red onions, and green bell peppers scattered throughout the dish. the dish is garnished with a sprig of parsley. the plate is sitting on a dark wooden table.

A quick and flavorful creamy chicken sausage skillet with sautéed bell peppers and onions, simmered in a rich garlic cream sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chicken sausage links, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced chicken sausage to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and bell peppers. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Add the minced garlic, dried Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
Return the cooked chicken sausage to the skillet and stir to coat with the creamy sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.