Chicken Sausages with Zucchini, Tomatoes & Pasta
This healthy and delicious Chicken Sausages with Zucchini, Tomatoes & Pasta recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Packed with fresh veggies, protein-rich chicken sausages, and al dente pasta, it’s a balanced and flavorful meal the whole family will love
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Skillet, Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken sausages
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or fusilli)
- Fresh basil, for garnish
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken Sausages: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken sausages and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausages from the skillet and slice them into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the sliced zucchini and cook for 3-4 minutes, until slightly softened.
- Add Tomatoes & Seasoning: Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes are softened and juicy.
- Combine Pasta & Sausages: Return the sliced chicken sausages to the skillet and toss with the vegetables. Add the cooked pasta and stir everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve: Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- You can use any type of pasta, such as penne or fusilli, based on preference.
- For a spicier twist, add red pepper flakes to the vegetables.
- You can substitute chicken sausages with turkey sausages for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: ~400 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 45mg