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Creamy One Pot Chicken Sausage and Rice

A delightful one-pot dish featuring chicken sausage, creamy sauce, and tender rice, perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 ounces Chicken and Apple Sausage Use any favorite brand, such as Applegate.
  • 4 cups Cubed Butternut Squash
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth
  • 3-4 cups Baby Spinach
  • 1 cup Uncooked Basmati Rice
  • 1 whole Sweet Onion, Diced
  • 2-4 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Thinly slice the chicken sausage. Add it into a large pan with olive oil over medium heat. Sauté until golden brown on both sides, then remove and set aside.
  2. Add a little more olive oil, the cubed butternut squash, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Cover and stir every few minutes until the squash is tender.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth. Use an immersion blender (or a regular blender) and blend until creamy.
  4. Add uncooked rice and chicken sausage to the creamy mixture. Stir well, cover, and simmer on low until cooked through.
  5. Fold in the baby spinach and serve hot!

Notes

This dish can be served with crunchy toasted nuts or a dollop of sour cream for added texture. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days or can be frozen for 2-3 months. Reheat with a splash of broth.