Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken sausage, sliced (preferably chicken & herb or smoked)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- ½ red onion, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced chicken sausage and cook for 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp at the edges. Remove and set aside.
- Add bell peppers, zucchini, onion, and garlic to the same skillet. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Return sausage to skillet. Add thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine and cook 2 more minutes.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, cook 1 minute until slightly softened. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of balsamic vinegar or red pepper flakes before serving.
- Meal prep tip: Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
- Vegetarian option: Swap chicken sausage for plant-based sausage or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skillet
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
