Description
This Chicken Sausage Skillet is the ultimate one-pan meal—loaded with sweet Italian chicken sausage, sautéed peppers and onions, cauliflower rice, and just enough cheese to tie it all together. It’s quick, colorful, low in fat, and full of satisfying flavor with every bite.
Ingredients
Main ingredients:
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12 ounces sweet Italian chicken sausage, fully cooked and sliced
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3 bell peppers, chopped
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2 medium onions, chopped
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1 cup cooked brown rice
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10 ounces frozen cauliflower rice
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¼ cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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Olive oil spray
Spice blend:
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
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Prep the skillet and veggies
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Chop the bell peppers and onions while the pan heats up. -
Sauté vegetables
Spray the skillet with olive oil. Add the chopped peppers and onions along with 2 teaspoons of the spice blend. Cook for about 10 minutes until soft and tender. Remove from the skillet and set aside. -
Brown the sausage
Add the sliced chicken sausage to the skillet with another spray of olive oil. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside. -
Cook the cauliflower rice
Add frozen cauliflower rice to the same skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until defrosted and the moisture evaporates. -
Add brown rice and spices
Stir the cooked brown rice into the cauliflower rice. Add the remaining spice blend and mix thoroughly. -
Combine everything
Return the cooked vegetables and sausage to the skillet. Stir to fully combine and heat through. -
Finish with cheese and herbs
Sprinkle the top with mozzarella cheese and parsley. Cover with a lid and let the cheese melt over medium-low heat for a few minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
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Use pre-cooked sausage to save time; look for clean-label options if you’re keeping it healthy.
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Make it spicy with crushed red pepper or a spicy chicken sausage.
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No brown rice? Quinoa or farro works great too.
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Vegetarian version: Swap chicken sausage with chickpeas or plant-based sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American