Healthy Creamy Chicken Sausage Skillet
Healthy Creamy Chicken Sausage Skillet is a delicious one-pan meal that effortlessly combines tender chicken, savory sausage, and vibrant vegetables in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish offers a satisfying balance of flavor and nutrition, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 12 oz Italian-style chicken sausage
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese (low-fat optional)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and slice the chicken sausage into rounds.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper; sauté until golden brown (about 6 minutes).
- Add the sausage rounds and cook for another 5 minutes until browned.
- Stir in the diced bell peppers, onion, and garlic; sauté until softened (about 4 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low and mix in cream cheese and chicken broth until well combined into a creamy sauce.
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted. Serve immediately over rice or enjoy as is.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg