One-Pan Chicken and Sausage Pasta

One-Pan Chicken and Sausage Pasta

A hearty and filling American-style one-pan meal combining chicken, sausage, and pasta cooked together with broccoli. This simple dish is perfect for beginners and comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.

30 min
Easy
4 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet2/10
Salty6/10
Sour1/10
Umami6/10
Spicy1/10

🥄 Texture

The pasta will be tender with a slight chew (approaching al dente) as it cooks directly in the pan liquid. Sausage offers firmer, browned edges while chicken is moist and bite-sized, and the broccoli provides a crisp-tender contrast.

👃 Aroma

Savory, meaty notes from the browned chicken and sausage dominate, with light caramelized/toasty undertones from the seared proteins and pasta. A fresh green brightness from the broccoli and mild toasty starch scent round out the profile.

🍷 Pairs Well With

A crisp, unoaked white like Pinot Grigio or a light lager; alternatively iced lemon tea or sparkling water with a lemon wedge.

🥗 Side Dishes

Simple mixed green salad with a lemon vinaigrette; crusty garlic bread or a warm baguette; or roasted seasonal vegetables such as asparagus or bell peppers.

Ingredients(5 items)

  • 11 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 28 ounces sausage (sliced)
  • 38 ounces spaghetti (broken in half)
  • 42 cups broccoli florets
  • 53 cups water

Nutrition Information(per serving)

520
Calories
42g
Protein
48g
Carbs
18g
Fat

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sausage slices, cooking for 5-6 minutes until browned on the outside.

  2. 2

    Pour the water into the pan and bring it to a boil. Add the broken spaghetti and stir well to separate the noodles.

  3. 3

    Let the pasta cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The pasta will absorb the water as it cooks.

  4. 4

    Add the broccoli florets to the pan and stir. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is tender and the pasta is fully cooked.

  5. 5

    Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together and serve hot.

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