Hearty Chicken and Sausage Pasta
This chicken and sausage pasta features juicy chicken tenders, browned sausage, and al dente penne, all mixed together in a rich and creamy sauce. With added flavor from fresh basil and savory Parmesan, it's the ultimate comfort dish!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 894kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta cooked and drained
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- ½ teaspoon salt more to taste
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 pound sausage sliced into rounds
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups baby spinach
- ¾ cup half and half
- ¼ cup basil finely chopped plus more for serving
- ½ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated plus more for serving
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted water according to instructions to al dente. Drain once cooked.
- Heat a deep pan to medium heat, add avocado oil.
- Season the chicken tenders with salt. Add the tenders to the pan and cook for 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and let it sit for a few minutes before cutting into bite size pieces.
- Heat the the same skillet back up and add the sausage, cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown on the edges. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Lower the heat to low. Add the spinach and mix well until it has wilted.
- Pour in the half and half, and the drained pasta. Mix well to combine and let it cook for 2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Taste for salt and adjust to taste.
- Remove from heat, add the basil and parmesan cheese. Mix well to combine. Serve in bowls, add additional parmesan cheese and basil.
Nutrition
Calories: 894kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 1393mg | Potassium: 1038mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2566IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 3mg