Chicken Sausage Recipes: Easy Sausage and Potatoes Skillet Dinner
Some nights you just want dinner to appear without a fight. This sausage and potatoes skillet is my go-to when I crave comfort food that doesn’t take forever. Juicy sausage, golden potatoes, and a handful of veggies come together in one pan, leaving me with less cleanup and more time to relax.
I like meals that feel hearty without dragging me into the kitchen for hours. This recipe hits that sweet spot. Whether you call it one of your sausage recipes for dinner or your fallback skillet dinner recipe, it always earns a spot on the table. I’ve even tried it with chicken sausage, sweet potatoes, or a mix of both, and it still works like magic.
For me, this isn’t just about dinner. It’s about having a recipe that saves my weeknights, works for breakfast if I sneak in eggs, and gives me that warm, cozy feeling after a long day. I’d say it’s one of those easy skillet meals that just never let you down.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced into rounds
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add potatoes and cook until they start to turn golden, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in onion, garlic, and peppers. Cook until softened.
- Add sliced chicken sausage and sprinkle with smoked paprika.
- Season with salt and pepper, then stir everything together.
- Cook until the sausage is browned and the potatoes are fully tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.