Description
Let’s be honest: weeknight dinners can feel like a chore, but this one is your lazy-day lifesaver. Chicken Sausages with Zucchini is the kind of simple-but-smart meal that hits the table fast, tastes amazing, and still feels like you’ve got your life together. We’re talking juicy, savory chicken sausages seared to golden perfection and paired with tender-crisp zucchini slices that soak up all that herby, garlicky goodness. It’s light, flavorful, and shockingly easy to throw together — no oven, no drama, just one skillet and done.
Ingredients
4 fully cooked chicken sausages (Italian-style or garlic herb are perfect)
2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds or half-moons
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional but highly recommended)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley or grated parmesan for topping (optional but extra tasty)
Instructions
Step 1: Heat the Skillet
Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Let it get hot and shimmery — we’re not steaming anything here.
Step 2: Sear the Sausages
Slice the chicken sausages into 1/2-inch rounds and toss them into the skillet. Sear them for about 4–5 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crispy on both sides. Transfer them to a plate and keep warm.
Step 3: Zucchini Time
In the same skillet (yes, use those sausage drippings), toss in the sliced zucchini. Add garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and a little salt and pepper. Sauté for 4–6 minutes until the zucchini is tender but not mushy — you want a little bite.
Step 4: Combine & Finish
Return the sausages to the skillet and toss everything together. Let them cook together for another minute or two so the flavors mingle and the zucchini absorbs all that juicy sausage goodness.
Step 5: Plate It Up
Serve it straight from the skillet or over a bed of rice, quinoa, or even creamy mashed potatoes if you’re feeling cozy. Top with chopped parsley or parmesan if you want to flex a little.
Notes
Serve over cauliflower rice for a lighter, low-carb dinner
Add a side of crusty bread or garlic toast for soaking up the juices
Toss it with cooked pasta and a splash of broth or cream for a quick sausage-zucchini pasta
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~320 kcal per serving
- Fat: ~10g
- Carbohydrates: ~20g
- Protein: ~24g