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Chicken Zucchini Pasta Skillet Recipe

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This Chicken Zucchini Pasta Skillet is a flavorful and hearty one-pan meal featuring Italian-style chicken sausages, tender zucchini, and perfectly cooked radiatore pasta in a garlicky chicken broth. Enhanced with fresh basil, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese, this dish offers a balanced blend of protein, veggies, and zesty flavors – all ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 12 oz Italian Style Chicken Sausages, sliced into discs
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 8 oz uncooked Radiatore pasta (or any other small pasta shape)
  • 2 cups zucchini, chopped
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (divided)
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • ⅓ cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook Sausages and Onions: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the sliced chicken sausages and diced onions. Cook until the sausages are browned and the onions are tender, stirring occasionally for about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add Seasonings and Broth: Season the mixture with salt, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth, and use a spoon to scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pan to add flavor.
  3. Cook Pasta: Bring the broth mixture to a boil, then add the uncooked radiatore pasta. Stir frequently for approximately 10 minutes, until the pasta is mostly tender but still slightly firm.
  4. Add Zucchini and Finish Cooking: Stir in the chopped zucchini and continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes until the zucchini is tender and most of the chicken broth is absorbed by the pasta.
  5. Incorporate Flavorings: Remove the skillet from heat, then stir in the lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of the grated Parmesan cheese, and the halved grape tomatoes to combine evenly.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Top the pasta skillet with the chopped fresh basil and the remaining 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful one-pan meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute the Italian chicken sausages with turkey or pork sausages if preferred.
  • For a spicier kick, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Feel free to swap radiatore pasta with any small pasta shapes like penne or rotini.
  • Use low-sodium chicken broth to reduce sodium content if desired.
  • To make it vegetarian, replace chicken sausages with plant-based alternatives and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Keywords: chicken sausage pasta, zucchini pasta skillet, one-pan pasta, Italian sausage recipe, quick stovetop meal

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