This Chicken Apple Sausage Sheet Pan dinner is a quick and easy recipe for any night of the week. Just cut up ingredients, toss in olive oil and a little cajun seasoning, spread on a cookie sheet and bake. A delicious dinner in 30 minutes with almost zero clean-up!
Easy Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
If you've never made a sheet pan dinner you'll be surprised at how easy and delicious they are. You can use just about anything you have in your cupboards or refrigerator like I did for my Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil or Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies and dinner always seems to come out over-the-top yummy!
So if you're looking for dinner in 30 tonight, this Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner is for you! It's a delicious combination of chicken & apple sausage, onions, sweet peppers, and apples tossed in a spicy cajun seasoning. I also tossed in a package of chorizo to up the spice factor and, if you're not watching your carbs, cut up a potato or two for a more filling meal.
All in all, this sheet pan sausage and veggies dinner can't be beat! It's easy to throw together, you can add the ingredients your family prefers, and the best part is when it's all gobbled up you'll only have one cookie sheet to clean up. How great is that!
Why You'll Love This Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies Recipe
- Easy to make
- Easy to customize
- One pan dinner
- Little cleanup
- Healthy and hearty meal
What is chicken apple sausage?
It is a link sausage made with ground chicken, apple, and seasonings. It is usually fully cooked and sometimes smoked with apple wood.
Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner Ingredients
- Chicken Apple Sausage - I like Aidells brand but Trader Joe and Whole Foods also carry a delicious chicken sausage. You can also opt for turkey sausage, Italian sausage, or kielbasa.
- Chorizo Sausage - adds the spice to the mix. Change it up for andouille for a little milder spiciness.
- Sweet Onion - roasts up even sweeter and lends a slight onion flavor to the dish
- Red and Green Bell Peppers - roasting bell peppers deepens their flavor and gives the dinner a healthy punch
- Apples - adds additional sweetness and amplifies the apple flavor in the sausage.
- Potatoes - totally optional but adds some heartiness or exchange for sweet potatoes. Omit for keto and low-carb diets.
- Olive Oil - aids in browning the ingredients and keeping them moist.
- Cajun Seasoning - gives all the veggies and sausage a nice spicy kick.
Ingredient Frequently Asked Questions
One great thing about this sausage and vegetable bake is you can swap out the ingredients or add to them to suit your taste.
You can use just about any link sausage, just make sure it is fully cooked. Some popular choices are andouille, kielbasa, turkey, smoked, Polish, and Italian sausage.
Yes! Some great ones are broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and sweet potato.
No. You need to use fresh veggies for a sheet pan meal.
How to Cook Apple Chicken Sausage and Veggies
- Cut up all ingredients and place them on a sheet pan.
- Drizzle olive oil over everything.
- Sprinkle with cajun seasoning.
- Toss well to coat all ingredients.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
Just look at all those caramelized veggies and browned sausage. Are you drooling yet?
Sausage and Veggie Sheet Pan Recipe Tips and Variations
- Use a large sheet pan. It will give room between the sausage and veggies. They roast better this way.
- Line the pan. For easy cleanup, line the pan with aluminum foil (non-stick foil is great!) or parchment paper.
- Use seasonal vegetables. Root vegetables take longer to cook so other veggies may need to be added later in the baking process.
- Make it cheesy. Sprinkle on a little grated Parmesan cheese in the last 5 minutes.
- Prep Ahead. Chop the vegetables a day or two in advance and keep them in zip-top bags in the fridge. Or buy pre-chopped veggies.
What to Serve with Chicken Apple Sausage and Roasted Vegetables
- Rice
- Pasta or noodles
- Simple green salad
- Bread
How to Store Leftovers
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
You can freeze the leftovers in a plastic freezer bag or freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat Leftovers
In the oven: Spread the sausage and vegetables out on a baking sheet. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until hot.
In the microwave: Place the sausage and veggies on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 1 minute.
More Sausage Dinner Recipes
- Creamy Sausage Pasta with pumpkin sauce is perfect for fall.
- Italian Sausage Tortellini is another one-pan meal made in a skillet.
- Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta from Dude That Cookz
- Sausage and Peppers with Italian sausage and potatoes.
- Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil with chorizo sausage, corn, onions, and potatoes.
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Chicken Apple Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Chicken Apple Sausage, thickly sliced (about 12 oz)
- 1 pkg Chorizo (about 6.5 oz)
- 1 medium sweet onion, cut in wedges
- 1 medium sweet red bell pepper, cut in strips
- 1 medium green bell pepper, cut in strips
- 2 apples, cut in wedges
- 2 medium potatoes, cut into chunks (optional)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a rimmed cookie sheet with nonstick spray.
- Place cut-up sausage, chorizo, onion, peppers, apple and potatoes, if using, on cookie sheet.
- Sprinkle with olive oil and Cajun seasoning and toss with hands until all is well coated.
- Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes.
Notes
- Use a large sheet pan. It will give room between the sausage and veggies. They roast better this way.
- Line the pan. For easy cleanup, line the pan with aluminum foil (non-stick foil is great!) or parchment paper.
- Use seasonal vegetables. Root vegetables take longer to cook so other veggies may need to be added later in the baking process.
- Make it cheesy. Sprinkle on a little grated Parmesan cheese in the last 5 minutes.
- Prep Ahead. Chop the vegetables a day or two in advance and keep them in zip-top bags in the fridge. Or buy pre-chopped veggies.
Nutrition
This post has been updated with new photos and step-by-step directions. It was first published on March 19, 2017.
Julie says
This came out wonderful! I didn’t have chorizo, so omitted it, but did add carrots along with everything else mentioned. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Linda Warren says
Yay! Carrots sound like a great addition. So glad y'all enjoyed it.