Sticky Sweet Garlic Chicken and Sausage Pasta
A heartwarming dish featuring tender chicken and savory sausage enveloped in a sticky sweet garlic sauce, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or your preferred type)
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- Brown the chicken thighs and sausages in the skillet until beautifully browned.
- Prepare the sticky sauce by whisking together soy sauce and honey, then pour it over the chicken and sausage.
- Simmer the mixture until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky, about 5-10 minutes.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a touch of heat, add red pepper flakes; can substitute chicken for shrimp or tofu for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg