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title: Chicken Sausage & Broccoli Pasta Skillet
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/chicken-sausage-broccoli-pasta-skillet-62b1cc5f99f3bd89b308bb0e
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - One-Pan
  - Quick
  - Comfort Food
  - Italian
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 3500
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many enjoyed the creamy sauce and chicken sausage, though some found it bland or overpowering; adjusting seasoning to taste is recommended.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and easy one-pan meal for most, though some noted it took longer than expected or used multiple pots.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/chicken-sausage-broccoli-pasta-skillet.avif"
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@parmesan cheese{½%cup}
@italian chicken sausage mix{8%oz}
@onion{1%unit}
@cavatappi pasta{12%oz}
@cream cheese{2%oz}
@chicken stock concentrate{1%packet}
@cream sauce base{⅓%cup}
@garlic{2%cloves}
@panko breadcrumbs{½%cup}
@tuscan heat spice{1%packet}
@broccoli rice{1%cup}
@butter{1%tbsp}
@cooking oil{1%tbsp}
@salt{1%pinch}
@black pepper{1%pinch}

Wash and dry all produce. Halve, peel, and finely dice @onion{1%unit}. Peel and mince @garlic{2%cloves}.

Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Add @cavatappi pasta{12%oz} to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ~{10%minutes}. Reserve 1½ cups pasta cooking water, then drain. While pasta cooks, melt @butter{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Stir in garlic, @panko breadcrumbs{½%cup}, and ¼ tsp @tuscan heat spice{1%packet}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until panko is golden brown and garlic is fragrant ~{3%minutes}. Transfer to a #small bowl{}. Wipe out pan.

Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tbsp} in same pan over medium-high heat. Add @italian chicken sausage mix{8%oz}, ½ tbsp tuscan heat spice, and a pinch of @salt{1%pinch}. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until sausage is browned and cooked through ~{5%minutes}. -- TIP: If there’s excess grease in your pan, carefully pour it out. Transfer sausage to a plate. Reserve pan.

Heat a drizzle of oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally until slightly browned and softened ~{5%minutes}. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in @cream cheese{2%oz}, @chicken stock concentrate{1%packet}, @cream sauce base{⅓%cup}, @broccoli rice{1%cup}, half the @parmesan cheese{½%cup}, 1 cup reserved pasta cooking water, and ½ tsp salt. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until thickened ~{3%minutes}.

Reduce heat to low; stir drained pasta and sausage into pan with sauce. -- TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until pasta is coated in a creamy sauce. Increase heat to medium high; simmer until sauce is slightly thickened ~{2%minutes}.

Divide pasta between bowls. Top with garlic panko and remaining parmesan and serve.