Chicken Sausage with Spinach
Discover the perfect weeknight dinner with this irresistibly flavorful Chicken Sausage with Spinach recipe! Featuring tender, browned chicken sausage slices tossed with vibrant baby spinach, aromatic garlic, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, this dish delivers bold taste with minimal effort. A splash of zesty lemon juice enhances the fresh, savory flavors, while optional Parmesan adds a creamy finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-skillet meal is both quick and nutritious, packed with protein and leafy greens. Ideal for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing family meal, it’s simplicity at its finest!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 links chicken sausages
- 5 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Slice the chicken sausages into 1/2-inch rounds and add them to the skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the thinly sliced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Gradually add the baby spinach to the skillet, tossing to coat in the oil and seasonings. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Return the cooked chicken sausage to the skillet and toss to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the dish and stir to distribute evenly.
Remove from heat and, if desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1094 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.8 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 259 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 4358 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 88.2 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 910 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 288 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
