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Creamy Sausage and Mushroom Skillet

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Italian sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Optional
  • ½ ½ cup spinach
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Step 1 – Brown the sausage
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook for about 5–6 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2 – Cook the mushrooms
    In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and onions. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened and slightly golden.
  3. Step 3 – Add garlic
    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4 – Make the sauce
    Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Step 5 – Add cheese and seasoning
    Stir in the Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Step 6 – Return sausage to skillet
    Add the sausage back into the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Step 7 – Finish and serve
    Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.