Sausage with Spinach Ww and Crockpot
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this hearty and flavorful Sausage with Spinach Crockpot recipe, a wholesome and easy-to-make meal perfect for busy schedules. This slow-cooked dish combines tender Italian sausage, nutrient-packed fresh spinach, and aromatic garlic and onion for an irresistibly savory base. The addition of chicken broth keeps it light, but a splash of optional heavy cream transforms it into a luxuriously creamy delight. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the magic of a slow cooker, this low-maintenance recipe is ideal for those following Weight Watchers (WW) or looking for a protein-packed, veggie-rich dinner. Garnish with a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes for a touch of heat, and pair it with crusty bread or rice for a complete meal that’s as comforting as it is satisfying. Perfect for four servings, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, as preferred)
- 6 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream (optional, for a creamy finish)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it up into small pieces with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain excess grease if necessary.
While the sausage cooks, prepare the crockpot. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and fresh spinach to the crockpot.
Transfer the cooked sausage to the crockpot, layering it over the spinach.
Pour the chicken broth into the crockpot, ensuring everything is evenly moistened.
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Stir lightly to combine.
Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low for 4 hours.
If using heavy cream for a creamy finish, stir it into the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Once cooking is complete, stir the mixture to ensure the spinach is tender and flavors are well blended.
Serve hot and enjoy your sausage with spinach as a comforting main dish or paired with crusty bread or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1790 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 152.8 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.0 g | 305% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 401 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 5566 mg | 242% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 79.0 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 437 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1554 mg | 33% | |
*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.
