Best Chicken Sausage And Zucchini Pasta Recipes

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20 MINUTE SKILLET SAUSAGE & ZUCCHINI



20 Minute Skillet Sausage & Zucchini image

Throw together this quick skillet dinner when you need a healthy and satisfying meal in a hurry! You'll love this perfectly seasoned mix of sausage, zucchini, peppers, and onions. Whole30 compliant, dairy free, gluten free -- and extra delicious!

Provided by Christina

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 tbsp olive or avocado oil
4 fully cooked sausages (sliced into circles 1/4 inch thick)
2 medium zucchini (cubed)
1 onion (cut into 3/4 inch pieces (close to same size as zucchini))
1 bell pepper (any color, cut into 3/4 inch pieces (close to same size as zucchini))
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic (minced)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add sliced sausage. Sautè, flipping sausage frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes or until sausage slices have some browning. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil to skillet with the zucchini, onion, and bell pepper. Sprinkle with salt, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Stir. Let cook until the onion is translucent and peppers and zucchini are close to tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add sausage back to the skillet along with minced garlic. Stir. Cover so everything heats through for 1 to 2 minutes. Taste. Add extra salt if desired. Garnish with chopped fresh basil (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 1171 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

STUFFED ZUCCHINI WITH CHICKEN SAUSAGE



Stuffed Zucchini with Chicken Sausage image

For a light dinner, try this simple and yummy recipe!

Provided by Christine

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Zucchini Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 zucchini, ends trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 links Italian-style chicken sausage, casings removed
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped
½ cup dry bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cut a lengthwise 3/4-inch thick slice from each zucchini. Retain the lengthwise slices. With a spoon, scoop out the flesh, leaving a shell intact all around the zucchini. Discard or save the flesh for another use. Chop up the retained lengthwise slices of zucchini.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken sausage, breaking the meat up as it cooks, until the sausage has begun to brown, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle in the crushed red pepper flakes, and season with salt and black pepper. Stir in the chopped zucchini, onion, and garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Scrape the sausage mixture into a bowl, and stir in the tomatoes, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and basil until the stuffing is thoroughly combined.
  • Lightly stuff the zucchini boats with the stuffing, place the zucchini into a baking dish, and bake until thoroughly heated through and beginning to brown on top, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 36.9 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 548.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

ZUCCHINI NOODLES AND SUMMER VEGETABLES WITH SWEET PEPPER CHICKEN SAUSAGE



Zucchini Noodles and Summer Vegetables with Sweet Pepper Chicken Sausage image

Fresh from the farmer's market! A light and flavorful blend of farm-fresh summer vegetables and sweet pepper chicken sausage.

Provided by Jenny's Kitchen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 27m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 zucchini, cut into noodle-shape strands
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
⅓ cup chopped white onion
1 tablespoon seasoned salt (such as Spike® seasoning)
1 pinch sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 sweet pepper chicken sausages, sliced
1 cup lightly torn fresh spinach
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 large tomato, diced
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook zucchini noodles (zoodles) in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 3 minutes; drain.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green bell pepper, onion, seasoned salt, and sea salt for 3 minutes. Add chicken sausage and cook until sausage is lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add spinach, basil, garlic paste, and seasoned salt to taste; cook until spinach is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Place zoodles on a serving plate and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sea salt. Add sausage mixture and tomatoes and top with Parmesan cheese; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 39.7 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1407 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

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