Chicken Sausage & Zucchini Casserole Recipe

Name: Chicken Sausage & Zucchini Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups brown rice penne pasta; 8 -12 ounces chicken sausage; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 5 -6 cups thinly sliced or shredded zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds); 2 cups chopped onions; 1/2 teaspoon celtic sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3 garlic cloves, pressed; 2/3 cup chicken broth (homemade is best, I'll post a recipe soon); 2 teaspoons arrowroot; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups brown rice penne pasta
8 -12 ounces chicken sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 -6 cups thinly sliced or shredded zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 cups chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon celtic sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, pressed
2/3 cup chicken broth (homemade is best, I'll post a recipe soon)
2 teaspoons arrowroot
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1
Preheat oven at 400.
2
Cook penne as directed in boiling water; drain and set aside.
3
Cut sausage into small slices (or remove casings so it can crumble as it cooks). Cook over medium heat in skillet.
4
Remove sausage from skillet and then put in olive oil, zucchini and onion to saute.
5
Add salt, pepper, and garlic after the zucchini and onion have softened.
6
Make a slurry with the chicken broth and arrowroot power and add to vegetable mixture.
7
Stir sausage back in, followed by the feta and mozarella cheeses.
8
Either place in casserole dish or if using an oven-proof skillet, leave it as is, cover and put in oven until warmed through, about 20 minutes.

1309

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups brown rice penne pasta, 8 -12 ounces chicken sausage, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 5 -6 cups thinly sliced or shredded zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds), and more.

Yes, Chicken Sausage & Zucchini Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Sausage & Zucchini Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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