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Zesty Chicken Sausages with Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Pasta | Healthy Weeknight Dinner

Zesty Chicken Sausages with Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Pasta

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  • Author: julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Description

A hearty and colorful one-pan meal combining savory chicken sausages with fresh summer vegetables and pasta.


Ingredients

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  • 12 oz chicken sausages, sliced
  • 2 medium zucchinis, half-mooned
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 8 oz short pasta (penne or fusilli)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: Grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions, drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Brown the sliced chicken sausages until golden, then remove from pan or push to the side.
  4. Add zucchini to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to burst and release juices.
  7. Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, stirring well to combine with the vegetables and sausages.
  8. Season with salt and pepper, and top with parmesan if desired.