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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brian's Pesto Tomato Chicken Sausage Penne, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 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 422.91 kcal High 21%
- Protein 19.21 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 34.53 g 13%
- Total Fat 22.52 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 8.89 g High 44%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 117.53 mg High 39%
- Sodium 1133.32 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 1.92 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 4.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 167.84 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 4.45 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 363.59 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 52.08 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 5.12 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Brian's Pesto Tomato Chicken Sausage Penne is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Chicken Sausage, Diced Onion, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 422.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brian's Pesto Tomato Chicken Sausage Penne made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Chicken Sausage, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Heavy Cream. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brian's Pesto Tomato Chicken Sausage Penne?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 422.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brian's Pesto Tomato Chicken Sausage Penne easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Brian's Pesto Tomato Chicken Sausage Penne healthy?
- Brian's Pesto Tomato Chicken Sausage Penne has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 422.91 calories and 19.21 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1133.32 mg (49% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.89 g (44% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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