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Spicy Chicken Skillet

4 bowls

servings

20 minutes

active time

40 minutes

total time

Ingredients

1-2 tablespoons olive oil

1 Cajun Chicken Sausage

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

1 cup fresh spinach, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups (about 8 ounces) rotini

1 and 1/2 cups chicken stock

3/4 cup heavy cream

1 can Rotel Tomatoes

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flake *If you don’t like things too spicy, eliminate this

1 cup monterey jack cheese

1 cup habanero cheddar cheese

3 green onions, chopped

Directions

Heat 1-2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Saute onions and Italian Chicken Sausage (pre-cooked) for about 5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent and the casing on the sausage is starting to crisp up a bit.

To the pan add garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.

To the pan add in chopped spinach, chicken stock, heavy cream, can of Ro*Tel,salt, black pepper, red pepper flake, and rotini.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and continue cooking for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

When the pasta is just about tender, stir in half the cheese, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the pan. Cover for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt.

Top with chopped green onions and serve immediately.

4 bowls

servings

20 minutes

active time

40 minutes

total time
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