Italian Chicken Sausage and Peppers
Italian Chicken Sausage and Peppers is a lighter comfort food classic.Savory chicken sausage pairs perfectly with sweet peppers and onions.It’s quick, colorful, and full of Italian flavour.Great served alone, in sandwiches, or over grains.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian chicken sausage (sweet or spicy), sliced
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil or Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat or preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) for a baked version.
- Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until lightly browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add onions and bell peppers. Sauté for 8–10 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
- Stir in garlic, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return sausage to the pan and toss everything together.
- Cook for another 5–7 minutes until sausage is fully cooked and flavors are well combined.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
Notes
- Choose fully cooked chicken sausage to reduce cooking time.
- Sweet or spicy sausage both work well depending on preference.
- Red and yellow peppers add natural sweetness.
- Adjust salt carefully, as sausage can be salty.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.