One-Pan Chicken Sausage and Zucchini

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Simple skillet meal with savory chicken sausage and tender zucchini, finished with fresh basil. Ready in 20 minutes for busy days when energy needs a boost. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs chicken sausage, zucchini, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 225 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 oz (2 links), sliced into 1/2-inch pieces chicken sausage
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds zucchini
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 oz chicken sausage (sliced 1/2-inch pieces) and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium zucchini (sliced 1/4-inch rounds) and cook 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender but holds shape.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook 2 minutes until tomatoes soften slightly.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil. Serve immediately.