Chicken Sausages with Zucchini, Tomatoes & Pasta
Chicken sausages with zucchini, tomatoes, and pasta is a quick and wholesome one-skillet meal featuring bold sausage, vibrant veggies, and pasta in a light garlic and herb sauce. Perfect for a fresh and satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- 4 chicken sausages (pre-cooked or raw), sliced into rounds
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your choice)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken sausage slices and cook until browned and heated through.
- Add zucchini to the skillet and cook for 4–5 minutes until tender and lightly golden.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add tomatoes and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer for a few minutes until tomatoes soften and release juices.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, toss well, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Add baby spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes with the garlic for heat.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta if preferred.
- For a creamier version, stir in cream or ricotta at the end.
- Great for meal prep—store in portions and reheat with a splash of water or oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
