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Chicken Zucchini Pasta Skillet Recipe

Chicken Zucchini Pasta Skillet Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious and easy one-pan Chicken Zucchini Pasta Skillet recipe that is loaded with flavor and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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For the Chicken Zucchini Pasta Skillet:

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 12 oz Italian Style Chicken Sausages, cut into discs
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper, optional
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 8 oz uncooked Radiatore pasta, or any other small pasta shape
  • 2 cups zucchini, chopped
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, divided
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat the skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Cook chicken sausages and onion until browned and tender.
  2. Season and cook: Season with salt, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Add chicken broth, boil, then add pasta and cook until mostly tender.
  3. Add zucchini: Stir in chopped zucchini and cook until tender and broth is absorbed. Mix in lemon juice, 3 tbsp Parmesan, and tomatoes.
  4. Finish and serve: Remove from heat, top with basil and remaining Parmesan. Serve and enjoy!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 740mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg