Description
A nutrient-dense, one-pan meal combining Italian-style chicken sausage and roasted bell peppers with fennel and garlic. High-protein, low-carbohydrate, and ready in 40 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Italian-style smoked chicken sausage 12 oz
Red onion 5½ oz (1 small), sliced
Red bell pepper 1 medium, sliced
Orange bell pepper 1 medium, sliced
Yellow bell pepper 1 medium, sliced
Fennel bulb 1 small, thinly sliced
Fresh crushed garlic 2 cloves
Olive oil 3 tbsp
Salt 1 tsp
Black pepper to taste
Shaved Parmesan (optional for finishing)
Fresh basil (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Toss all vegetables, sausage, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a single layer on a rimmed sheet pan
Place sheet pan in preheated oven and roast for 25 minutes until vegetables soften and sausage browns
Remove from oven, optional: top with Parmesan and fresh basil before serving
Notes
Substitute chicken sausage with turkey sausage if preferred
Use a baking steel or thick roasting pan for even crisping
Freeze cooked ingredients for 30-minute meal prep
Adjust garlic quantity if using whole bulbs
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian-American