Chicken Sausage Pasta Meal Prep Bowl
A simple and delicious dish combining chicken sausage, whole grain pasta, and fresh vegetables, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz Whole grain pasta
- 14 oz Chicken sausage Sliced into rounds
- 2 cups Bell peppers Chopped
- 2 cups Broccoli Chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp Olive oil For sautéing
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
Cooking the Pasta
- Boil water in a large pot and add the whole grain pasta. Follow package instructions to cook, usually around 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
Sautéing Vegetables and Sausage
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (about 350°F).
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Slice chicken sausage into rounds and add to the skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes or until browned.
Combining Ingredients
- Chop bell peppers and broccoli into bite-sized pieces and add them to the skillet.
- Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sausage and veggies in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and stir well.
- Divide the mixture into meal prep containers for easy storage.
Notes
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in an air fryer or oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes to maintain crispiness. Avoid reheating in the microwave to prevent soggy pasta.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g
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