This sheet pan chicken and sausage is a quick, easy, hearty, delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. Bite-size pieces of chicken, smoky sausage, zesty seasonings, and colorful veggies are oven roasted, and the flavor combination is simply irresistible.
When you’re a busy mom, you learn the value of quick and easy meals. Before I had kids, I didn’t really think about how much prep or work a recipe was. If it looked good, I made it. After I had kids, though… well, that was another story. When I discovered sheet pan cooking, I couldn’t believe how easy it was. I made tons of sheet pan recipes after that. They’re just so fast and simple, and they can feed an entire family! When my kids lived at home, I made sheet pan dinners all the time because they were great for evening dinner and after-school leftovers the next day. Now that the kids are grown, I still make these kinds of dinners for my guy and me routinely because even though the kids are gone, I have things to do!
Sheet Pan Chicken and Sausage
This recipe starts with cubed chicken, smoked sausage, red potatoes, bell pepper, and onion. I toss them with olive oil and seasonings, then bake them until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. The entire process only takes about an hour, and when it’s all done, I have a delicious, hearty meal everyone loves that won’t keep me in the kitchen for a long time. Everyone wins!
Why You’ll Love This Sheet Pan Chicken and Sausage Recipe
- It’s quick and convenient, and it only takes a bit of prep work, cooks all at once on a baking sheet, and can be on the table in about an hour.
- It is a complete and balanced meal all in one pan, and the chicken pairs nicely with the smoked sausage, potatoes, and veggies.
- This is an easy sheet pan meal with minimal prep, and cleanup is a breeze.
Sheet Pan Chicken and Sausage Ingredients
You’ll only need chicken, smoked sausage, veggies, and some spices to make this recipe. They’re all basic ingredients you can find in your kitchen or the grocery store, so it’s easy to get everything you need.
- Beef smoked sausage
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Red potatoes
- Green bell pepper
- Yellow onion
- Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Black pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Olive oil
How to Make Chicken and Sausage
Making this sheet pan recipe is even easier than gathering up the ingredients. Just a few minutes of prep and a little baking are all it takes to make this super easy recipe.
Step 1: Prep
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil. Set aside.
Step 2: Season the Ingredients
Add the chicken, potatoes, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large bowl and toss to coat. Then, add the seasonings and toss again. Add the bell pepper and onion, then stir. Finally, add the sliced sausage and the rest of the oil and stir again to evenly coat all the ingredients.
Step 3: Bake
Spread the mixture evenly in a single layer on the lined baking sheet. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the potatoes are tender and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- It’s important to season the ingredients in batches as the recipe calls, so everything is nicely coated and seasoned.
- Be sure you spread your mixture out in a single layer on the baking sheet to ensure even cooking of all the ingredients.
- Cut your chicken, sausage, and vegetables into roughly even sizes for uniform cooking.
Variations
- Try making this recipe with chicken, beef, pork, or even shrimp.
- Any of your favorite vegetables cut into bite-size pieces will work in this recipe. Add green beans, broccoli, sweet potatoes, cloves garlic, lemon zest and/or lemon slices.
- Switch up the spices to make a sheet pan meal that suits your individual tastes.
- For a mild version of this recipe, omit the red pepper flakes.
What to Serve with Sheet Pan Chicken and Sausage
With chicken, smoked sausage, and vegetables, this is a complete meal right out of the oven. I recommend keeping things simple and serving it with crusty bread, garlic bread, breadsticks, or a simple side salad.
Recipe FAQ
A sheet-pan dinner is a meal made by cooking a mix of protein and vegetables that are cut into bite-size pieces on a sheet pan simultaneously. This method cooks everything evenly and reduces prep time and cleanup.
Yes, you can. As long as everything is cut into pieces roughly the same size, they’ll all cook at roughly the same pace, making it easy to cook them.
Any vegetable that you can quarter, cube, or slice into bite-size pieces will work with sheet pan meals. That’s the beauty of them!
You can prep for the meal in advance. Cut up the chicken, sausage, and vegetables, place the halved baby potatoes in a bowl, and cover them with water. Refrigerate the ingredients for up to 24 hours until you’re ready to make the dinner.
Yes! This recipe is freezer-friendly and will last for up to 3 months in the freezer when stored properly.
Let the sheet pan chicken and vegetables sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then, bake it on a sheet pan at 350 degrees until heated through.
How to Store and Reheat Leftover Sheet Pan Chicken and Sausage
Refrigerate this sheet pan chicken and sausage for up to 3 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag with as much air removed as possible.
To reheat the dinner, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then, place it on a sheet pan lined with foil and bake at 350 until heated through.
Try This Delicious Sheet Pan Chicken and Sausage Recipe
This sheet pan chicken and sausage recipe is loaded with tender chicken, sausage, potatoes, onions, and bell peppers, and it comes together in just a few minutes. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner because it’s so quick, easy, and delicious – something any busy parent can appreciate! Give this recipe a try, and I know you’ll fall in love with it.
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Sheet Pan Chicken and Sausage with Potatoes
Ingredients
- (2) 12 ounce beef smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 5 red potatoes, diced into bite-size pieces
- 2 green bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 teaspoons Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a large baking sheet, or two regular baking sheets, with aluminum foil. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the chicken and potatoes, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss to coat.
- Sprinkle all the seasonings over the chicken and potatoes, toss.
- Add bell pepper and onion. Stir.
- Next add sliced sausage and remaining tablespoon of oil. Stir to coat.
- Place mixture on the prepared baking sheet(s) and spread out in a single layer.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Remove from the oven and enjoy with a side salad and crusty bread.
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