This sausage and peppers skillet recipe is full of cajun-inspired flavors. It cooks in 1 skillet in about 30 minutes, making it a simple dinner idea that lives up to its promise of bold, delicious flavors.
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The full recipe is at the bottom of this page, but here's a quick overview of what you'll need & how to make it:
- Andouille sausage links (or Italian sausage)
- Red bell pepper
- Yellow bell pepper
- Green bell pepper
- Yellow onion
- Can crushed tomatoes
- Chicken broth
- Paprika
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Bay leaf
Popular Additions & Substitutions:
- Sausage: you can also make this with Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- Bell peppers: use bell peppers of any color (3 total)
- Tomatoes: diced tomatoes can be substituted for crushed tomatoes
How to Make This Sausage and Peppers Skillet
Step 1: Brown the Sausages
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, cook the peppers 5 - 6 minutes on each side, until almost cooked through. Set aside and cut into slices once cooled.
Step 2: Cook the Onion, Bell Peppers & Jalapeno
Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Cook the onion, bell peppers and jalapeno for 3 - 4 minutes, until barely tender.
Step 3: Add Remaining Ingredients
Stir in the cooked sausage and the remaining ingredients: crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, paprika, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4: Simmer
Bring the skillet to a boil and simmer, covered and stirring occasionally, for 15 - 20 minutes, until the sausage is cooked through. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper. Add additional broth if preferred.
Step 5: Serve
Discard bay leaf. Serve warm, optionally over rice or pasta.
What to Serve with Sausage and Peppers
Sausage and peppers can be a stand-alone dish, or you can serve it over rice (any kind — white, brown or cauliflower rice) or over pasta (large noodle pastas like penne work best).
Frequently Asked Questions
The internal cooked temperature of pork is 145°F. Some types of pork will still have a pinkish color in the middle after they are cooked through.
Andouille sausage or Italian sausage (sweet or spicy) are best. Andouille sausage will give your dish a cajun flavor and can be slightly spicy. Italian sausage is also tasty and complements the herbs (thyme, oregano) in this recipe.
A large skillet (preferably at least 10u0022 wide) is best for this recipe. If you have one, a cast iron skillet (or cast iron enameled skillet) works well for this recipe. If not, any large skillet can be used. You'll also need a lid for your skillet.
Sausage and Peppers Skillet
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
A sausage and peppers skillet recipe with cajun-inspired flavors that cooks in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 andouille sausage links*
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced)
- 1 small jalapeno, diced (optional, for spice)
- 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, cook the peppers 5 - 6 minutes on each side, until almost cooked through. Set aside and cut into slices once cooled.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Cook the onion, bell peppers and jalapeno for 3 - 4 minutes, until barely tender.
- Stir in the cooked sausage and the remaining ingredients: crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, paprika, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the skillet to a boil and simmer, covered and stirring occasionally, for 15 - 20 minutes, until the sausage is cooked through.** Taste and season with additional salt and pepper. Add additional broth if preferred.
- Discard bay leaf. Serve warm, optionally over rice or pasta.
Notes
*Italian sausage (sweet or spicy) will also work
**The internal cooked temperature of pork is 145°F. Some types of pork will still appear pink in the middle after they are cooked through.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 9.6
- Sodium: 702
- Fat: 16.2
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 18.5
- Fiber: 5.3
- Protein: 22.5
- Cholesterol: 84
Keywords: sausage and peppers, sausage skillet, skillet dinner
Jessica H
Our family loves this recipe, started making it regularly!! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
★★★★★
Megan
Thanks Jessica! Glad you enjoyed it!!