Creamy Chicken Sausage Skillet
A quick and delicious creamy chicken sausage skillet featuring savory chicken sausage, sautéed vegetables, and a rich creamy sauce. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner served over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chicken sausage links, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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 heat.
Add the sliced chicken sausage to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the diced red bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Stir in the chopped baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, dried Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
Return the cooked chicken sausage to the skillet and stir to coat in the creamy sauce.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.