Easy Italian Braised Chicken Sausages One-Pot Recipe for Meal Prep
This one-pot recipe delivers a hearty and flavorful meal with minimal effort. Chicken sausages are slow-cooked with red potatoes, bell peppers, and onions, absorbing the rich flavors of tomato paste, garlic, and oregano. A final touch of fresh basil brightens the dish before serving.
Equipment
- 5- to 7-quart slow cooker
Ingredients
- 12 ounces red potatoes unpeeled, quartered, and sliced ¼ inch thick
- 3 red or green bell peppers stemmed, seeded, and cut into ¼-inch-wide strips
- 1 onion halved and sliced ½ inch thick
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or ½ teaspoon dried
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1½ pounds raw chicken sausage
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Microwave potatoes, bell peppers, onion, tomato paste, water, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a covered bowl, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are almost tender (about 15 minutes).
- Transfer vegetable mixture to the slow cooker and stir in chicken broth. Nestle the chicken sausage into the slow cooker, cover, and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours until sausage and vegetables are tender.
- Transfer the sausage to a serving platter. Stir fresh basil into the vegetable mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer vegetables to the platter with the sausage and serve warm.
Notes
Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours on low
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