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Cozy Fall Chicken Sausage Skillet | 30-Min Easy Cozy Fall Weeknight

Easy Cozy Fall Sausage Skillet Dinner 30 Min Weeknight

Cozy fall sausage skillet dinner ready in 30 minutes. Try this easy weeknight fall dinner idea with chicken sausage and seasonal vegetables. Discover comfort...
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Easy Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken sausage links
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups diced bell peppers
  • 2 cups diced zucchini
  • 1 cup diced butternut squash
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken sausage links into half-inch rounds and set aside. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Working in batches if needed, brown the sausage pieces for 3-4 minutes per side until golden, then transfer to a plate.
  2. Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until aromatic. This creates the flavor foundation for your entire cozy fall sausage skillet dinner recipe.
  3. Add diced bell peppers and butternut squash to the skillet, stirring constantly for 4-5 minutes. The vegetables should begin releasing their natural juices and softening slightly. Pour in the chicken broth and canned tomatoes with their liquid, scraping any browned bits from the skillet bottom.
  4. Return the sausage to the skillet and add dried thyme, sage, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the butternut squash becomes tender and flavors meld beautifully.
  5. Add diced zucchini in the final 4 minutes of cooking so it remains slightly firm and doesn't turn mushy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Finish with fresh chopped parsley right before serving for brightness and color.