Description
Harvest sheet pan chicken sausage vegetables brings together hearty sausage, crisp seasonal veggies, and simple roasting magic that makes weeknight dinner feel like a breeze. Your family will devour this one-pan wonder straight from the oven, with zero fuss and maximum flavor packed into each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 12 oz chicken sausage
Vegetables and Fruits:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts
- 1 large Honeycrisp or Fuji apple
- 1 red onion
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Slice 12 oz chicken sausage into half-inch thick pieces using a sharp knife.
- Chop 2 medium sweet potatoes into uniform half-inch cubes to ensure even roasting.
- Trim and halve 2 cups of Brussels sprouts for perfect bite-sized pieces.
- Core and dice 1 large apple into similar-sized chunks as the sweet potatoes.
- Slice 1 red onion into thin, even rings to distribute flavor throughout the dish.
- Combine all chopped ingredients in a large mixing bowl to prepare for seasoning.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar over the mixture.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, salt, and pepper across the ingredients.
- Toss everything thoroughly to ensure each piece is evenly coated with seasonings.
- Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan, leaving space between pieces.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking.
- Check that sausage is browned and vegetables are tender and caramelized before removing.
- Serve immediately, either on its own or over a bed of quinoa or mixed greens for extra substance.
Notes
- Ensure vegetables are cut to similar sizes for even roasting and consistent cooking throughout the sheet pan dish.
- Switch up sausage types like chicken apple or spicy Italian for different flavor profiles that complement seasonal vegetables.
- For gluten-free or paleo diets, double-check sausage ingredients and use alternative vinegars like apple cider or balsamic.
- Chop vegetables slightly larger if your family prefers softer, more caramelized results, and smaller if preferring a firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Sheet-Pan
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg