Description
Experience a flavorful journey with the Healthy Creamy Chicken Sausage Skillet—a quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy chicken sausage pairs beautifully with fresh vegetables in a rich, creamy sauce that will delight your taste buds and warm your kitchen. This dish not only brings comfort but also nutritional benefits, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious eaters. Serve over rice or pasta for a complete dinner that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken sausage (spicy or mild)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 cup zucchini (sliced thinly)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping bell peppers and zucchini into bite-sized pieces and mincing garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once shimmering, sauté chicken sausage for about 5 minutes until golden.
- Add bell peppers, zucchini, and garlic to the skillet; cook for another 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle Italian seasoning; stir and simmer for 3 minutes until bubbling.
- Stir in spinach until wilted—approximately 2 minutes.
- Serve hot from the skillet or plated; top with grated Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups (300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Substitute chicken sausage with turkey or plant-based options for variation. Feel free to experiment with seasonal vegetables like broccoli or kale to enhance flavor and nutrition.