Chicken Sausage Ideas are your ticket to fast, healthy, and unbelievably flavorful meals. Tired of the same old dinner routine? I get it. As a busy parent, I needed options that didn’t compromise on taste or nutrition. And that’s how this collection came about: recipes that are quick to prepare, packed with protein, and bursting with deliciousness. Let me show you how easy it is to transform chicken sausage into exciting dishes the whole family will love.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Years ago, my grandmother used to make a simple sausage and peppers dish, a culinary hug on a plate. While I loved her recipe, I wanted a lighter, healthier twist. Using chicken sausage allowed me to keep the comforting flavors alive while significantly reducing the fat content. This recipe is my homage to her, updated for a modern, health-conscious lifestyle. It brings back cherished memories and creates new ones around our dinner table.
Ingredients
- Chicken Sausage: 1 pound, pre-cooked, any flavor (Italian, Apple, Spicy)
- Bell Peppers: 2, any color, sliced
- Onion: 1 medium, sliced
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Tomato Paste: 1 tablespoon
- Diced Tomatoes: 1 (14.5 ounce) can, undrained
- Dried Oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Dried Basil: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: To taste
- Black Pepper: To taste
- Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prep the Sausage: Slice the chicken sausage into ½-inch thick rounds.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced bell peppers and onion. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate Tomato Paste: Add tomato paste and cook for another minute, stirring constantly. This step deepens the flavor.
- Simmer with Tomatoes and Spices: Pour in the diced tomatoes (undrained). Stir in dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Add Sausage and Simmer: Add the sliced chicken sausage to the skillet. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve hot. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy with crusty bread, rice, or pasta.
Chicken Sausage Ideas (Sausage and Peppers)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Slice the chicken sausage into ½-inch thick rounds.1 pound pre-cooked chicken sausage
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced bell peppers and onion. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 bell peppers, 1 medium onion
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.2 cloves garlic
- Add tomato paste and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Pour in the diced tomatoes. Stir in dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, to taste salt, to taste black pepper
- Add the sliced chicken sausage to the skillet. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.1 pound pre-cooked chicken sausage
- Serve hot. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.2 tablespoons fresh parsley