Description
This Smoked Sausage and Potato Skillet is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender baby potatoes sautéed with savory smoked sausage, sweet bell peppers, and onions are seasoned with Italian herbs and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh parsley for a satisfying and comforting dish.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1½ Pounds baby potatoes, small and quartered
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
Proteins
- 1 package smoked sausage
Seasonings and Others
- 4 to 6 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan, grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan or skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook the potatoes: Add the quartered baby potatoes to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes without stirring, then stir and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until potatoes begin to brown and soften.
- Add onions: Incorporate the diced onions into the skillet, cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Add a little more olive oil if the pan looks dry, ensuring the onions soften and become translucent.
- Add bell pepper and garlic: Toss in the sliced red bell pepper and minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute to release their flavors without burning the garlic.
- Add smoked sausage: Slice or dice the smoked sausage and add it to the pan. Season everything with Italian seasoning and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the sausage to warm through and develop a bit of color.
- Pour chicken broth & simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes, letting the flavors meld and slightly deglazing the pan.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and freshly minced parsley. Serve hot for a delicious, satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute smoked sausage with kielbasa or andouille for different flavor profiles.
- If baby potatoes are unavailable, small red or Yukon gold potatoes cut into similar sizes work well.
- Add extra garlic or Italian seasoning to intensify the flavor if desired.
- For a spicier dish, add crushed red pepper flakes when cooking the sausage.
- This dish pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
