Brian's Pesto Tomato Chicken Sausage Penne
Brian's Pesto Tomato Chicken Sausage Penne blends juicy chicken sausage with a creamy pesto-tomato sauce, brightened by diced tomatoes and rounded with a touch of cream and Parmesan. It’s rich yet balanced, with herby notes and gentle heat, perfect for cozy weeknights or casual dinners with friends.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 11 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken sausage and onion. Cook until the chicken is browned and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and stir in pesto. Add tomatoes with their juice and chicken broth. Simmer the sauce until slightly reduced, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Pour cream into the sauce. Simmer until reduced to your preferred thickness, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour the sauce into the pot with the cooked penne. Mix well. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese as desired.
- Calories 406.52 kcal High
- Protein 18.05 g Good Source
- Carbs 33.05 g Moderate
- Total Fat 21.91 g High
- Saturated Fat 8.72 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 114.4 mg High
- Sodium 1133.32 mg High
- Fiber 1.63 g Low Source
- Sugar 4.71 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 155.38 mg Moderate
- Iron 4.1 mg Good Source
- Potassium 280.35 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 10.46 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.2 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅