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sausage and peppers skillet

Sausage and Peppers Skillet


  • Author: Megan
  • 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

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  • 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

  1. 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. 
  2. Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Cook the onion, bell peppers and jalapeno for 3 - 4 minutes, until barely tender. 
  3. Stir in the cooked sausage and the remaining ingredients: crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, paprika, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste. 
  4. 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.  
  5. 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