5 Ingredient Chicken and Goat Cheese Summer Pasta

5 Ingredient Chicken and Goat Cheese Summer Pasta

By Margaret of @collectivelycarolina

"This quick and easy weeknight dish is sure to be a crowd pleaser this summer! Simple and fresh ingredients, combined with Italian fully cooked chicken sausage, come together to make the perfect warm-weather meal."

5 Ingredient Chicken and Goat Cheese Summer Pasta

Servings: 4
What you’ll need:

1 package al fresco Sweet Italian Sausage, sliced

4 cups fresh spring mix

½ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped

4oz goat cheese, crumbled

8oz chickpea penne

Directions:
  • In a non stick skillet heated over medium - high heat, place chicken sausage slices in one layer and sear until browned, on both sides, set aside.
  • Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the water.
  • In medium bowl, mix the salad greens with the sun - dried tomatoes, goat cheese and chicken sausage. Top with warm pasta and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss to combine and wilt the greens. Season with a pinch each of salt and pepper, or to taste.
  • Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve!