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Weeknight • Chicken

One-Pan Chicken Sausage & Cabbage

A simple, flavorful, and minimal-cleanup meal featuring savory chicken sausage, tender cabbage, and apples roasted to perfection.

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
One-Pan Chicken Sausage & Cabbage

Looking for an incredibly easy and wholesome meal that practically cooks itself? This One-Pan Chicken Sausage & Cabbage recipe is your answer! The sweet apples and savory sausage pair beautifully with tender roasted cabbage, making for a delicious and satisfying dish with hardly any cleanup.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 1 lb pre-cooked chicken sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 small head green cabbage, cored and cut into 1-inch wedges
  • 1 large apple (like Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
  • 1 red onion, sliced into thick wedges
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Step 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.

  3. Step 3

    Add the sliced chicken sausage, cabbage wedges, apple wedges, and red onion wedges to the bowl. Toss everything together until evenly coated with the dressing.

  4. Step 4

    Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure the cabbage is spread out to allow for browning.

  5. Step 5

    Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the cabbage is tender and slightly caramelized, and the sausage is heated through and lightly browned.

  6. Step 6

    Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.

Tips

  • Using pre-cooked chicken sausage makes this meal extra fast and simple.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet; use two sheets if necessary to ensure everything roasts evenly and gets nicely browned.
  • Feel free to experiment with other firm apples or even a pear for a different touch of sweetness.

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