Description
This delicious Chicken Sausages with Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Pasta dish is the perfect weeknight meal, combining juicy chicken sausages, tender zucchini, and sweet cherry tomatoes. Tossed with pasta and seasoned with garlic and oregano, it’s quick, nutritious, and bursting with flavor. Ready in under 30 minutes, this one-pan recipe is perfect for busy evenings!
Ingredients
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4 chicken sausages
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2 medium zucchinis, sliced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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8 ounces pasta (penne or fusilli)
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Fresh basil, for garnish
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Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
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Cook Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Sauté Sausages: Slice sausages and cook in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Remove and set aside.
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Cook Veggies: In the same skillet, heat olive oil. Add garlic, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
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Season: Add oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
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Combine Everything: Return sausages to the skillet, add cooked pasta, and toss well to combine.
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Garnish & Serve: Top with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
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Feel free to swap the pasta type with your favorite gluten-free variety or low-carb alternatives like zucchini noodles.
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For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the veggie mix for a spicy kick.
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This recipe is flexible and can be customized with other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet/One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg