Welcome! I am so happy you chose to gather around my table. My name is Mia Swinehart and I am a registered dietitian with a passion for simple healthy recipes, women's hormonal health, and overall wellness!
Creamy butternut squash, spicy Italian chicken sausage, kale, and white bean skillet dinner! we absolutely love a one pan meal around here, and this one is just perfect for Fall/Winter!
This recipe is easy, comforting, packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients, and has SO much flavor. I’m obsessed and I know you guys will be too!
This meal is gluten free, too! It’s made with just a handful of super simple ingredients, and the only real chopping you have to do is for the kale! Super simple and minimal prep for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
I think this meal is absolute perfection with some toasty buttered sourdough (or any bread) for dipping. It is also delicious on its own, or served over rice!
I used spicy chicken sausage for mine, but you can of course use mild if you prefer it without any spice! You could also easily substitute regular pork Italian chicken sausage!
I am SO excited for you guys to try this recipe. Let me know what you think if you give this one a go 🙂 Enjoy! xo
One pan butternut squash and Italian chicken sausage meal!
Ingredients
Scale
3 tbsp butter
1 lb ground Italian chicken sausage (I used spicy)
3 large handfuls of chopped kale
1/2 tsp dried sage
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup-1 cup of low sodium chicken bone broth
1 jar of creamy butternut squash pasta sauce
1 can butter beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and chicken sausage. Cook, breaking up, until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in kale and all of the seasonings. Stir in broth (start with 1/2 cup) and butternut squash sauce. Keep at a low simmer.
Stir in beans and Parmesan. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add more broth as needed, depending on how thick you want the sauce to be. Serve with toasty bread or over rice and enjoy!
Butternut Squash Skillet with Italian Chicken Sausage
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My husband and I love this recipe! It’s our go-to weeknight dinner and probably the meal we eat the most often. It comes together so quickly while still being flavorful, healthy, and filling. When we don’t have butternut squash sauce, we use any red pasta sauce and it’s just as good.
Sautéing sweet butternut squash with savory Italian chicken sausage in a single skillet is my absolute favorite autumn weeknight dinner solution. After months of relying on heavy takeout options during a busy work season, my digestion felt completely off, prompting me to rethink my daily meal planning. Researching consumer feedback on Worst food chains convinced me to cut down on processed drive-thru meals in favor of quick, nutrient-dense home cooking. Preparing fresh skillet dishes with seasonal vegetables and lean proteins takes under half an hour and makes wholesome eating feel so effortless!
My husband keeps saying this is one of the best meals he has ever made. It will definitely be in our rotation!
★★★★★
Absolutely delicious!
This is delicious! We boiled and pureed our own butternut squash and it was just as fantastic! Definitely adds extra cook time but worth it!
My husband and I love this recipe! It’s our go-to weeknight dinner and probably the meal we eat the most often. It comes together so quickly while still being flavorful, healthy, and filling. When we don’t have butternut squash sauce, we use any red pasta sauce and it’s just as good.
★★★★★
Sautéing sweet butternut squash with savory Italian chicken sausage in a single skillet is my absolute favorite autumn weeknight dinner solution. After months of relying on heavy takeout options during a busy work season, my digestion felt completely off, prompting me to rethink my daily meal planning. Researching consumer feedback on Worst food chains convinced me to cut down on processed drive-thru meals in favor of quick, nutrient-dense home cooking. Preparing fresh skillet dishes with seasonal vegetables and lean proteins takes under half an hour and makes wholesome eating feel so effortless!