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Keto Italian Smoked Sausage Skillet is a quick, easy weeknight dinner full of flavor. Be sure to also try it with chicken!

Note* Don't be afraid of the calorie count, this is a full meal. If you want to reduce the calories you can simply swap the HWC for almond milk OR use it in a half and half ratio.

Keto Italian Smoked Sausage Skillet

This keto skillet meal is perfect for busy weeknights and great for meal prep! This flavorful dish is going to be your new go to dinner for times when you want something delicious, but you don’t have a lot of time available. I love skillet dishes. Not only are they easy to make, but they are also a great way to pack all of your veggies and protein into one meal. 

Ingredients and Supplies Needed to Make Keto Italian Smoked Sausage Skillet

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp. Olive oil
• 28 oz. Smoked sausage sliced
• 2 Tbsp. Butter
• 2 tsp. Minced garlic
• 1 C. Cherry tomatoes halved
• 3 Tbsp. Chopped fresh basil
• 4 C. Spinach raw
• 1 C. Heavy whipping cream
• ¼ C. Chicken broth
• ⅓ C. Parmesan cheese grated
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning

Supplies:

• Sharp knife for cutting
• Cutting board
• Skillet
• Spatula for stirring

How to Make Our Keto Italian Smoked Sausage Skillet

Check out these simple step by step instructions:

Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium high heat. 

Saute the sausage in the heated oil until browned. Remove and set aside. 

Drain the excess grease from the skillet, and reduce the heat to medium. 

Melt the butter in the skillet. 

Stir in the tomatoes and spinach, and saute until the spinach is wilted. 

Add the garlic, and saute for 30 seconds. 

Pour in the chicken broth and heavy whipping cream, stir to combine.

Simmer until the sauce begins to thicken. 

Stir in the Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste if desired.

Return the sausage to the skillet, and toss to combine well. 

Serve garnished with fresh basil before serving. 

How Long Does it take to Make this Keto Skillet Dish?

The great thing about skillet meals (besides the fact that you will have fewer dishes at the end of the night), is that they come together so easily! 

Skillet meals like this one require very little kitchen prep. This one requires just 15 minutes of prep time. After that short prep period, it requires only about 20 minutes of cook time! That’s right, from start to finish, you’ll have a meal in just over a half an hour. 

How Do You Store the Leftover Smoked Sausage Skillet?

This skillet meal is great as leftovers! It’s perfect for meal prep too. I like to separate it into portion sizes and store it in airtight containers. This will stay in your fridge for up to 3 days, making it perfect to take for lunch the next day.

You can also store it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. For best results, remove it from the freezer and place it in the fridge overnight to thaw out.

Reheating Instructions

• In the Microwave

To reheat this meal (once thawed), just place it in a microwave-safe dish in the microwave on high for 90 to 120 seconds. 

• In the Skillet

If you prefer, you can reheat it in the skillet. Just be sure to add 1-2 tablespoon of butter or olive oil to the bottom of the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for 9-10 minutes. 

What Should This Italian Smoked Sausage Skillet Be Served With?

This keto Italian smoked sausage skillet is a complete meal all on its own, but it does pair very well with garden salad. 

Keto friendly rolls/breads are a pretty great side dish to enjoy with this skillet meal too. Here are a couple of my favorites:

Keto Fathead Rolls - No need to skip out on dinner rolls on the keto diet. These rolls are delicious and great to have on hand! 

Keto Cornbread

 - Is there anything that cornbread doesn’t go well with? It is keto approved!

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