Country Chicken

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A hearty one-pan skillet dinner featuring tender chicken, savory turkey sausage, and roasted vegetables in a rich tomato sauce.
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This Country Chicken skillet is a comforting, rustic meal that comes together quickly with minimal cleanup. Juicy chicken breast halves and smoky Italian turkey sausage are browned to perfection, then simmered with colorful bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and canned tomatoes. The result is a deeply flavorful, protein-packed dish with a satisfyingly chunky texture. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something substantial yet simple. Serve it over rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. This recipe delivers warm, home-style comfort food that the whole family will love, using pantry staples and fresh ingredients for a wholesome, delicious dinner every time.

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Country Chicken

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 327.8

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This Country Chicken skillet is a comforting, rustic meal that comes together quickly with minimal cleanup. Juicy chicken breast halves and smoky Italian turkey sausage are browned to perfection, then simmered with colorful bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and canned tomatoes. The result is a deeply flavorful, protein-packed dish with a satisfyingly chunky texture. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something substantial yet simple. Serve it over rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. This recipe delivers warm, home-style comfort food that the whole family will love, using pantry staples and fresh ingredients for a wholesome, delicious dinner every time.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cut chicken breasts into 2-inch cubes.
  2. Finely chop the garlic cloves.
  3. Cut the red and green peppers into 2-inch chunks.
  4. Slice the onion and mushrooms.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add the chicken cubes, whole turkey sausages, and chopped garlic to the skillet.
  7. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned and the sausage is cooked through.
  8. Remove the chicken and sausage from the pan and set aside on a plate.
  9. Cut the cooked sausage into 1-inch pieces.
  10. Drain any excess fat from the skillet if necessary.
  11. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
  12. Add the peppers, onion, and mushrooms to the skillet.
  13. Sauté for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  14. Pour in the stewed tomatoes with their liquid, breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon.
  15. Return the chicken and sausage pieces to the skillet.
  16. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors have melded.
  17. Serve hot, optionally with lemon-orzo pilaf.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 327.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.2g32%
Saturated Fat 5.0g25%
Cholesterol 26.0mg9%
Sodium 429.7mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 23.6g8%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g28%
Sugars 14.5g
Protein 17.1g35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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