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one pot spicy sausage skillet
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Spicy Sausage Skillet

This one-pot Spicy Sausage Skillet is ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian chicken sausage (fully cooked) you can also use kielbasa, smoked sausage, or andouille
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 2 cups rotini pasta about 8 ounces
  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 10-ounce can Ro*Tel tomatoes with juices
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for spice
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3 green onions chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Heat 1–2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add 1 pound chopped sausage and 1 medium chopped onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the onions are translucent and the sausage starts to crisp.
  • Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  • Add 1 cup chopped spinach, 1 ½ cups chicken stock, ¾ cup heavy cream, 1 can Ro*Tel (with juices), ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (if using), and 2 cups rotini pasta. Stir well to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
  • Stir in ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese and ½ cup cheddar cheese until melted. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, cover, and let sit for 2–3 minutes to melt.
  • Garnish with 3 chopped green onions before serving.