Sausage Veggie Skillet
This sausage veggie skillet is a quick and healthy dish that combines savory Italian chicken sausage, vibrant veggies, and wholesome ingredients for a family-friendly meal that’s packed with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked Italian chicken sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1-1/2 pounds red potatoes (about 5 medium), thinly sliced
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage pieces and chopped onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender and the sausage is slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant but not burned.
- Stir in the thinly sliced red potatoes, frozen corn, ground pepper, and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium, cover the skillet, and let the potatoes cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once the potatoes are fork-tender, stir in the baby spinach. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts and mixes into the dish beautifully.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
Add heavy cream: Add a slug of heavy cream before adding the spinach to give the sauce a thicker, more velvety mouth feel. Thicken the broth: The vegetable broth creates a pleasantly light and clean sauce. If you want it to be thicker, you can add a thickener like cornstarch or flour. Spice it up: If there are sausages, there’s scope for added spice! Try including spicy Cajun seasoning, paprika, or chili powder. Or, to give the broth a little more character, add fresh herbs or sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top just before serving. Bulk up the veggies: To stretch this simple dish into more servings to accommodate dinner guests (or to make enough to create several meals), add mushrooms, chopped zucchini, bell peppers or peas.