Creamy Pasta Primavera with Chicken and Sausage

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An amazing mix of fresh summer veggies, hearty meat, and a princess sauce makes this chicken pasta primavera dish one to remember for generations! This pairs well with a fresh salad, warm bread and olive oil for dipping, and a fresh fruit mix of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and pineapple.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter, or as needed

  • 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, chopped

  • ½ pound bratwurst sausage, cut into chunks

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 small head broccoli, chopped

  • 1 zucchini, halved and sliced

  • 1 yellow squash, halved and sliced

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta

  • 1 (24 ounce) jar garlic and herb pasta sauce (such as Hunts®)

  • 14 ½ ounces homestyle Alfredo sauce (such as Prego®)

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter to melt. Season chicken and sausage with basil and oregano. Cook in the hot butter until sausage is browned and chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

  2. Add broccoli, zucchini, squash, and bell pepper to the pan with more butter, if needed. Cook vegetable mixture until tender, 5 to 7 minutes, or to desired doneness.

  3. Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and keep warm.

  4. Pour pasta sauce and Alfredo sauce into the vegetable mixture and add garlic. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 7 minutes. Add cooked meat and continue to simmer, about 3 minutes more. Add pasta and mix well. Cover and remove from heat. Serve.

Cook's Note:

You can add shrimp to this recipe as well, just make sure to use 1 to 1 1/2 pounds total of meat. You can also use any kind of chicken or sausage that you prefer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

594 Calories
31g Fat
62g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 594
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 40%
Saturated Fat 13g 63%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 1162mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 62g 23%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 20g 39%
Vitamin C 57mg 64%
Calcium 65mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 660mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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