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Mediterranean Chicken Sausage

Serves: 4

Author: Vicky, Avocado Pesto

"Need more easy, low fuss, low time commitment, pantry dinner recipes? I’ve got you covered with this 30-minute chicken sausage pasta made with a handful of ingredients you can easily stock in your pantry."

Ingredients

1 package al fresco Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage, thinly sliced

8 oz. pasta, cooked

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp minced garlic

1 cup sun dried tomatoes

1 cup basil pesto

15.5 oz. chickpeas rinsed and drained

Optional: 1 tbsp nutritional yeast

Directions:

  • 1Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add chicken sausage to pan and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned.
  • 2Add minced garlic and sun dried tomatoes to pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • 3Add chickpeas to the pan, mix and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • 4Stir in pasta and pesto and combine.
  • 5Top with nutritional yeast if desired.