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sausage and peppers skillet
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5 from 1 vote

Sausage and Peppers Skillet

A sausage and peppers skillet recipe with cajun-inspired flavors that cooks in about 30 minutes. 
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time35 mins
Servings: 4 servings

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.