Healthy Chicken and Butternut Squash Recipe
created by
Amelia P. Apr. 20, 2025
“Dinner is chicken Italian sausage (~1 link) 2oz protein pasta 1c butternut squash and tomato sauce. Another staple we eat every month!”
Coach Belle
“Excellent Amelia! Youre halfway to your weekly target of nutrition tracking. Your dinner sounds delicious and well-balanced with lean protein from the chicken sausage fiber-rich butternut squash and protein pasta. Its great to see you enjoying your meals while sticking to your healthy nutrition routine. Lets keep it up!”
Instructions
1.
1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
2.
2. Add the diced butternut squash to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes until slightly tender.
3.
3. Stir in the cooked pasta, tomato sauce, spinach, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
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4. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Ingredients
1.
1 link (about 4 oz) chicken Italian sausage, casings removed
2.
2 cups cooked whole grain or high-fiber pasta
3.
1 cup butternut squash, diced
4.
1 cup tomato sauce (low-sugar)
5.
1 cup spinach (optional for added fiber)
6.
1 tablespoon olive oil
7.
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
8.
Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition
calories
350
fat
10
saturates
3
carbohydrates
45
fibres
8
sugar
6
addedSugar
2
protein
25
Healthy Chicken and Butternut Squash Recipe
My Rating
Amelia P.Author
"Dinner is chicken Italian sausage (~1 link) 2oz protein pasta 1c butternut squash and tomato sauce. Another staple we eat every month!"
Coach Belle
"Excellent Amelia! Youre halfway to your weekly target of nutrition tracking. Your dinner sounds delicious and well-balanced with lean protein from the chicken sausage fiber-rich butternut squash and protein pasta. Its great to see you enjoying your meals while sticking to your healthy nutrition routine. Lets keep it up!"