This comforting one-pan meal brings together the rich flavors of sweet Italian sausage and tender chicken breasts with vibrant red and yellow peppers. The dish starts with browning the sausage to render its flavorful fats, which are then used to sauté the chicken, ensuring every bite is packed with savory depth. Sweet onions and bell peppers add a necessary crunch and sweetness, balancing the richness of the meat. A splash of balsamic vinegar at the end brightens the dish, cutting through the fat with a tangy finish. ItâÂÂs an easy weeknight dinner that feels homemade and satisfying, perfect for serving over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the juices.
Chicken With Peppers And Sausage
Description
This comforting one-pan meal brings together the rich flavors of sweet Italian sausage and tender chicken breasts with vibrant red and yellow peppers. The dish starts with browning the sausage to render its flavorful fats, which are then used to saut&# 195;© the chicken, ensuring every bite is packed with savory depth. Sweet onions and bell peppers add a necessary crunch and sweetness, balancing the richness of the meat. A splash of balsamic vinegar at the end brightens the dish, cutting through the fat with a tangy finish. ItâÂÂs an easy weeknight dinner that feels homemade and satisfying, perfect for serving over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the juices.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the sweet Italian sausage links in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup of water, cover the skillet, and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes to partially cook the sausages.
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Remove the lid from the skillet. Continue cooking the sausages for about 20 minutes, turning them frequently and pricking them occasionally to release fat, until they are browned and cooked through.
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While the sausage cooks, cut the red and yellow peppers into 1 1/2-inch wide strips. Cut the red onion into thin wedges.
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In a separate 3-quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pepper strips, onion wedges, and dried thyme. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are fork-tender.
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Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
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Using a slotted spoon, remove the browned sausages from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain and cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, thinly slice the sausages diagonally.
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In the same skillet containing the sausage drippings, cook the seasoned chicken breasts over medium heat until tender and browned, about 10 to 15 minutes.
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Add the balsamic vinegar, the cooked vegetable mixture, and the sliced sausage to the skillet with the chicken. Stir gently to combine and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
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Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 351.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25.2g39%
- Saturated Fat 6.4g32%
- Cholesterol 29.5mg10%
- Sodium 465.1mg20%
- Total Carbohydrate 21.1g8%
- Dietary Fiber 7.4g30%
- Sugars 3.1g
- Protein 15.4g31%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
