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Creamy One Pot Chicken Sausage and Rice

A comforting and easy weeknight dinner featuring creamy chicken sausage, rice, and butternut squash all cooked in one pot.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 ounces Chicken and Apple Sausage I used the brand Applegate!
  • 4 cups Cubed Butternut Squash
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth
  • 3-4 cups Baby Spinach Adjust to preference
  • 1 cup Uncooked Basmati Rice
  • 1 medium Sweet Onion, Diced
  • 2-4 cloves Garlic, Minced More garlic for extra flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Thinly slice the chicken sausage and add it to a large pan with olive oil. Sauté on medium heat until golden brown on both sides. Once done, set the sausage aside.
  2. In the same pan, toss in a bit more olive oil along with cubed butternut squash, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Cover the pan and stir every few minutes until the squash becomes tender.
Cooking
  1. Once the squash is tender, pour in the chicken broth and use an immersion blender to create a creamy sauce. (You can also transfer to a blender if that's what you have!)
  2. Add the uncooked rice and the cooked chicken sausage into the creamy goodness, and stir well. Cover the pan and let it simmer on low until ready.
  3. Fold in the baby spinach and serve hot!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze and enjoy up to 3 months later. Add a splash of chicken broth when reheating to maintain creaminess.