Whole 30 Whole30 Smoked Paprika Chicken Apple Sausage Skillet
This one-pan dinner is smoky, savory, and satisfying in a way that makes it hard to believe it comes together in under 30 minutes. Sliced sausage rounds get deeply browned in a hot skillet first, building a caramelized crust that carries flavor through every bite. Colorful bell peppers and onion soften in the same pan, soaking up the smoked paprika and garlic before a splash of chicken broth and apple cider vinegar pulls everything into a light, glossy sauce. Baby spinach wilts in at the end, adding color and a little earthiness without weighing the dish down. The biggest challenge with this style of recipe is usually the sausage — many chicken apple varieties sneak in sugar, fillers, or off-program additives, so reading labels carefully before you shop is the one step that keeps this compliant. Once you've got a clean sausage, the rest of the ingredient list is straightforward pantry and produce staples. It serves four, making it a solid weeknight option whether you're mid-program or just eating clean out of habit. Finish it with a scatter of fresh parsley and dinner is genuinely done.
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4 servings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz chicken apple sausage links, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups baby spinach
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the sausage rounds in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes, until the cut sides are deeply browned. Flip and cook 1–2 minutes more, until browned on the second side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and both bell peppers to the same skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–6 minutes, until softened and the onion is translucent with lightly golden edges.
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