Description
This Sausage and Veggies Skillet is a quick and easy one-pan meal featuring juicy smoked or chicken sausage combined with vibrant vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes. Infused with garlic and Italian-inspired seasonings, this dish delivers a hearty, flavorful dinner with minimal cleanup, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Sausage
- 1 lb (450 g) smoked sausage or chicken sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables
- 1 medium bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings & Extras
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook for 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and broccoli. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften but are still slightly crisp.
- Add the tomatoes and garlic: Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and minced garlic. Cook for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the garlic to become fragrant.
- Season: Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss everything together to evenly distribute the seasonings.
- Combine: Return the browned sausage to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sausage is heated through and the vegetables reach a tender-crisp texture.
- Finish: Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle fresh lemon juice over the mixture. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve: Serve the sausage and veggies skillet hot on its own or over rice, pasta, quinoa, or with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use smoked sausage, turkey sausage, chicken sausage, or any other fully cooked sausage you prefer.
- Add mushrooms, green beans, spinach, or cauliflower for extra vegetable variety and nutrition.
- For a spicy kick, use hot Italian sausage and increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave to preserve texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
