Easy Mediterranean Pasta With Chicken Sausage (One-Pan Meal!)
One-pan easy mediterranean pasta is a busy weeknight dream come true. Packed with savory chicken sausage, mushrooms, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and creamy feta cheese. This dish is a true crowd-pleaser!
If you’re looking for a hassle-free dinner that’s both delicious and nutritious, you’ve come to the right place. This one-pan Mediterranean pasta with chicken sausage is a game-changer for those hectic weeknights when you need to get a wholesome meal on the table fast.
Packed with protein, veggies, and mediterranean flavors. This simply delicious dinner option will be a hit with the whole family! It’s also a great way to sneak in some extra veggies and protein into your family’s diet without spending hours in the kitchen.
I make this recipe often, and it never fails to impress my family. This easy mediterranean pasta with chicken sausage is the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you crave a home-cooked meal without the fuss. Plus, it’s all cooked in one pan! That means less time cleaning up and more time to enjoy dinner with your loved ones.
why your whole family will love this mediterranean pasta skillet recipe
- Delicious Flavor Combination: Savory chicken sausage, colorful veggies, flavorful herbs, and sweet sun-dried tomatoes create a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
- Quick and Easy Prep: As a busy family, you’ll appreciate how this recipe comes together in just one pan, saving you time and effort in the kitchen. With simple steps and minimal cleanup, you can have a wholesome and satisfying meal on the table in no time. This meal is perfect for those hectic weeknights when convenience is key.
- Nutritious and Balanced Meal: Packed with protein from the chicken sausage, vitamins and antioxidants from the colorful veggies, and whole wheat pasta for fiber. This dish is a well-rounded meal that will nourish your family’s bodies and keep them energized.
- Family-Friendly Appeal: This recipe is made with comforting flavors and familiar ingredients. It is a hit with both kids and adults.
- Versatile and Customizable: One of the best things about this mediterranean pasta recipe is its adaptability. Feel free to swap out ingredients based on your family’s preferences or what you have on hand.
ingredients
To make this easy one-pan mediterranean pasta recipe, you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online.
Here’s what we are working with:
- whole wheat pasta
- chicken sausage
- onion
- garlic
- sun-dried tomatoes
- mushrooms
- chicken broth
- fresh baby spinach
- feta cheese
how to make mediterranean pasta with chicken sausage
In a large skillet or pan, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
Add the diced onion and garlic to the pan. Cook for a couple of minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms and 1/4 cup of feta cheese. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms are softened.
Add the uncooked pasta to the pan, followed by the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, the reduced the heat to low and cover. Let the pasta cook for about 10-12 minutes or until al dente, stirring occasionally.
Once the pasta is almost cooked, stir in the baby spinach until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Sprinkle the remaining crumbled feta cheese on top of the pasta and let it melt slightly. Give everything a good stir to combine. Serve immediately.
can I meal prep mediterranean pasta with chicken sausage?
YES! This easy skillet mediterranean pasta with chicken sausage is the perfect meal prep for a busy week! It’s easy, delicious, and loaded with nutrition and flavor. You will want to divide skillet ingredients into 4 meal prep containers and get ready for one delicious week of prepped lunches!
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Easy Mediterranean Pasta With Chicken Sausage (One-Pan Meal!)
- SFSugar Free
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 12 oz uncooked whole wheat pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
- 2 cups baby spinach
- red pepper flakes, optional, for a bit of heat
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pan, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes
- Add the diced onion and garlic to the pan. Cook for a couple of minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms and 1/4 cup of feta cheese. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms are softened.
- Add the uncooked pasta to the pan, followed by the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, the reduced the heat to low and cover. Let the pasta cook for about 10-12 minutes or until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is almost cooked, stir in the baby spinach until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumbled feta cheese on top of the pasta and let it melt slightly. Give everything a good stir to combine. Serve immediately.
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