Description
Hearty roasted chicken sausage & veggie skillet brings Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with minimal effort. Skillful combinations of juicy sausage, roasted vegetables, and aromatic herbs create a simple one-pan meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 chicken sausages, sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 medium sweet potato, sliced into half-moons
- 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 small onion, sliced
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or balsamic glaze
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil. Carefully add sweet potatoes, spreading them evenly to ensure maximum caramelization. Roast for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and tender. Transfer to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, place chicken sausage slices in a single layer. Cook for 4-5 minutes, rotating to achieve an even, rich brown color on all sides. Remove and set aside with the sweet potatoes.
- Introduce another splash of olive oil to the skillet. Add broccoli, zucchini, and onions, creating a vibrant vegetable medley. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, allowing vegetables to develop slight caramelization while maintaining a crisp texture.
- Reunite the roasted sweet potatoes and seared chicken sausage with the sautéed vegetables in the skillet. Enhance the dish’s flavor profile by incorporating soy sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Gently stir to distribute seasonings evenly.
- For a final flourish, sprinkle sesame seeds across the skillet if desired. Serve immediately while the dish remains piping hot, presenting a colorful and aromatic one-pan meal.
Notes
- Swap out chicken sausage for plant-based alternatives to create a vegetarian version that keeps the dish protein-packed and flavorful.
- Cut vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and beautiful caramelization across the skillet.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for superior heat distribution and a delightful crispy texture on sweet potatoes and vegetables.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra herbs like fresh thyme or rosemary for deeper flavor complexity without extra calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 374 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg