Creamy Pasta Primavera with Chicken and Sausage

A blend of vegetables, sausage, and a creamy sauce creates layers of flavor in this easy chicken pasta primavera dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 594 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta
• 1 small head broccoli, chopped
• 1 zucchini, halved and sliced
• 3 tablespoons butter, or as needed
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, chopped
• 1 yellow squash, halved and sliced
• 1 (24 ounce) jar garlic and herb pasta sauce (such as Hunts®)
• 0.5 pound bratwurst sausage, cut into chunks
• 14.5 ounces homestyle Alfredo sauce (such as Prego®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and keep warm.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter to melt. Season chicken and sausage with basil and oregano. Cook in the hot butter until sausage is browned and chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Step 3

Add broccoli, zucchini, squash, and bell pepper to the pan with more butter, if needed. Cook vegetable mixture until tender, 5 to 7 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Step 4

Pour pasta sauce and Alfredo sauce into the vegetable mixture and add garlic. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 7 minutes. Add cooked meat and continue to simmer, about 3 minutes more. Add pasta and mix well. Cover and remove from heat. Serve.