Our chicken sausage skillet is quick and easy, made in just 30 minutes. Chicken sausage, cubed potatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, and tomatoes are combined in this delicious skillet dinner that kids love.
This recipe can easily be prepped in advance then tossed together right before dinner. You’ll love the ease and convenience of this one pot meal.
For more one pan meals, check out Gluten Free Chicken Noodle Soup, Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas, Instant Pot Chili Mac and Old Fashioned Boiled Chicken and Rice.
Cooking vegetables in the skillet is a simple yet delicious way to add a variety of vibrant colors to the dinner table.
You can easily customize this recipe by swapping vegetables so make sure to check out the suggestions below.
You’ll find this recipe featured on our menu toward the end of the week as it is a fabulous way to use up any extra produce left in the produce drawer.
Minimizing food waste while creating a nutrient packed recipe. It’s a win-win!
If on the search for more veggie recipes that are kid friendly, check out our Vegetable Strata Recipe, Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast With Vegetables, Slow Cooker Chunky Vegetable Soup and Shrimp Ceviche Recipe.
To get started, gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or printable recipe card. Enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2-3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 package chicken sausage, sliced ✅
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 small zucchini, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How to Make
Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high. Add the potatoes and onions.
Sauté until the potatoes are softened. Add the garlic and chicken sausage. Let the chicken sausage brown for about 3-4 minutes.
Add the vegetables
Add the pepper, tomatoes, zucchini, salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Serve
Serve hot.
Serving Suggestions
The best part about this recipe is that it is a complete meal and doesn’t require any additional sides. If looking to feed a crowd or a family larger than 4, you can choose to make a double batch.
Making a double batch of the potatoes for a heartier meal is also an option or serving with Jasmine Rice (Instant Pot), Basmati Rice (Instant Pot) or Quinoa Instant Pot to create a satisfying dish.
If looking to boost the protein in this dish, serving alongside Poached Shrimp, Air Fry Shrimp or Boiled Shrimp always comes highly recommended.
Storing Chicken Sausage Skillet
In the fridge: Store up to 3 days in a covered container.
In the freezer: Store up to 3 months in a covered container or Ziploc bag. If possible, remove the potatoes from the dish prior to freezing as they often have an unappetizing texture upon reheating.
The leftover potatoes can be stored in the fridge and served as a side dish the next evening or incorporated into a soup or casserole.
Reheating Instructions
Microwave: Add to a microwave safe bowl and reheat in 30-second increments until hot. To prevent the potatoes from drying out, add a splash of water to the bottom of the bowl.
Skillet: Add back to a preheated skillet for 3-5 minutes or until hot.
For frozen leftovers, thaw overnight in the fridge or add straight from the freezer into a heated skillet to reheat.
Substitutions & Variations
- Choose a new flavor of chicken sausage each time you make this recipe. From feta and spinach to roasted red pepper, garlic to jalapeno, there are many flavors to pick from.
- Drizzle the skillet with a sauce or serve on the side as a dipping sauce. Teriyaki, stir fry sauce and barbecue sauce are a few recommendations that take the flavor up a notch. Kids especially love to dip their sausage and veggies into a sauce.
- Swap or add in broccoli, cauliflower, radishes, red onion, mushrooms, yellow squash, sweet potatoes, green bell pepper, asparagus, brussels sprouts or your favorite vegetable to the skillet.
- Add diced fresh jalapeno or red pepper flakes to add a hint of spice.
- Season with a dry Ranch seasoning mix for more flavor.
- Top the skillet with over easy or fried eggs.
Frequently Asked Questions
The chicken sausage can be omitted and replaced with tofu or a plant-based alternative. This dish could also be served with only potatoes and vegetables topped with shredded cheese if desired.
No, you will want to check the ingredient label of the specific brand you are looking to purchase to ensure it is celiac safe.
Many brands of chicken sausage will come precooked, which makes it a great option for young chefs looking to expand their cooking skills. For this recipe, the sausage is reheated in a skillet making it safe to consume once the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Chicken sausage can also be baked in the oven or cooked in the microwave.
The chicken sausage can be sliced and the vegetables chopped then stored in the fridge until the next day. If chopping the potatoes beforehand, store covered with water in the fridge to prevent from turning brown.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- Cooking potatoes until “softened” means the pieces can be pierced with a fork and are starting to brown.
- Chop the vegetables roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
- Letting the chicken sausage brown adds more flavor to the recipe. If cooking with raw sausage, let cook for an additional 3-5 minutes before adding the vegetables. It can be helpful to freeze the raw sausage for 20 minutes to make slicing easier.
More Chicken Sausage Recipes
- Chicken Sausage Soup
- Chicken Sausage Pasta
- Chicken and Sausage Gumbo (Gluten Free)
- Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Chicken Sausage Skillet
Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2-3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 package chicken sausage, sliced ✅
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 small zucchini, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- ⭐️Saute potatoes and onions. Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high. Add the potatoes and onions. Saute until the potatoes are softened. Add the garlic and chicken sausage. Let the chicken sausage brown for about 3-4 minutes.2-3 tablespoons olive oil, 2-3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed, 1 small onion, diced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 package chicken sausage, sliced
- ⭐️Add the vegetables. Add the pepper, tomatoes, zucchini, salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.1 medium bell pepper, diced, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 small zucchini, sliced, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Serve. Serve hot.
Notes
- Choose a new flavor of chicken sausage each time you make this recipe. From feta and spinach to roasted red pepper, garlic to jalapeno, there are many flavors to pick from.
- Drizzle the skillet with a sauce or serve on the side as a dipping sauce. Teriyaki, stir fry sauce and barbecue sauce are a few recommendations that take the flavor up a notch. Kids especially love to dip their sausage and veggies into a sauce.
- Swap or add in broccoli, cauliflower, radishes, red onion, mushrooms, yellow squash, sweet potatoes, green bell pepper, asparagus, brussels sprouts or your favorite vegetable to the skillet.
- Add diced fresh jalapeno or red pepper flakes to add a hint of spice.
- Season with a dry Ranch seasoning mix for more flavor.
- Top the skillet with over easy or fried eggs.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
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Jessica says
I am in desperate need of ideas to prep in advance. Thanks so much for sharing!