15-Minute Chicken Sausage Pasta Meal Prep Bowls
Quick and tasty chicken sausage pasta bowls ready in just 15 minutes—perfect for easy meal prep and busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 meal prep bowls
- Category: Lunch, Meal Prep, Dinner
- Method: Boiled, Sautéed
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Ingredients
8 oz whole wheat or protein pasta (penne, rotini, or fusilli)
2 fully cooked chicken sausages, sliced (e.g., Italian or spicy flavor)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 zucchini, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cook Pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Sauté Sausage & Veggies: While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken sausage and cook for 3–4 minutes until browned. Add garlic, bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Cook for another 4–5 minutes until veggies are tender.
Combine: Add drained pasta to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Toss everything to combine.
Finish & Portion: Stir in Parmesan (if using). Remove from heat, garnish with fresh herbs, and divide into 4 meal prep containers.
Store: Let cool before sealing. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Notes
Use chickpea or lentil pasta for a gluten-free, higher protein version.
Add spinach or kale at the end for extra greens.
Great served warm or cold.
Customize with any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.
