Description
This Sausage and Peppers Skillet Recipe is a flavorful and hearty dish that comes together quickly in one pan. Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner, this Italian-American classic is packed with savory sausage, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 Italian sausages (mild or hot), sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook sausage: Add the sausage slices and cook until browned on both sides, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook vegetables: In the same skillet, add the bell peppers and onion. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for another 1 minute.
- Combine and simmer: Return sausage to the skillet, pour in chicken broth or water. Stir, cover, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Season and garnish: Uncover, season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Notes:
- Serve over rice, pasta, or in hoagie rolls for a hearty meal.
- Try turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
