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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Chicken Sausage and Veggie Skillet with Brown Rice

    Published: Aug 28, 2019 · Modified: Feb 9, 2024 by Amy Sandidge · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    If you are looking for a simple one-pan weeknight meal, I have just the recipe for you. This Chicken Sausage and Veggie Skillet with Brown Rice comes together in about 30 minutes and is so easy to make.

    Whole Grain Steak Bowl is a bowl that will fill and satisfy. It is also really simple to make. Pork Tenderloin Buddha Bowl is another lean protein meal with whole grains. Greek Meatball Buddha Bowl with farro is a family favorite! While the meat isn't as lean, it is still so good!

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    • What Makes This Recipe Work?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top tips
    • How long will this hold in the fridge?
    • Other whole grain meals
    • Chicken Sausages with Veggie Skillet and Brown Rice
    Chicken sausage, brown rice, and veggie skillet

    What Makes This Recipe Work?

    The combination of flavors is my favorite thing. There is something so good about all the seasonal veggies, spicy chicken sausage, and tender brown rice. It is also seasoned with za'atar seasoning, one of my favorites.

    Next, this meal is really quick to make. The brown rice is leftover, so you don't need any time to make this. Then the veggies and chicken sausage take no time to cook. This meal is easily done in 30 minutes.

    Last, this makes a great meal prep. It is just as good reheated as it is fresh. So double the batch and you have dinner plus leftovers.

    🥘 Ingredients

    • Brown rice- I used leftovers for mine. You can also buy parboiled or precooked rice if you like.
    • Seasonal veggies- I used bell pepper, onions, zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, and spinach.
    • Chicken sausage- I used Aidell's Spicy Mango and Jalapeno, but you can use whatever you like.
    • Olive oil- it only takes a touch to saute veggies.
    • Minced garlic- I pretty much cook everything with garlic in it.
    • Za-atar seasoning- this is a Middle Eastern seasoning that goes perfectly with this dish.
    • Salt and pepper- the seasoning is pretty simple, I like to let the food speak for itself.
    ingredients for the brown rice and veggie skillet.

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Start by prepping all your veggies. I cut most of mine into fairly small pieces so they would cook quickly. Another option, if you are short on time is to buy your veggies from the grocery store cut up. This saves a lot of time. Also, slice your chicken sausage.
    2. Next, heat your pan on medium heat. I used my Lodge enameled pan, but you can use whatever you like.
    3. When the pan is heated, add the olive oil. Let this heat as well.
    4. To the pan, add your chicken sausage, bell peppers, and onions. Saute these for about 5-7 minutes, mixing occasionally.
    5. Next up is your zucchini, garlic, and yellow squash. Let this cook for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    6. Now, add in your spinach tomatoes, and seasonings, and let these cook for about 2-3 minutes.
    7. Last is the brown rice. I like to save this for last because if you add it in too early it gets really mushy and makes a mess. Mix this in, then put your lid on the pan. Let it is cook for a minute or 2. Mix gently and put the lid on again. Cook another few minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.

    💭 Top tips

    • The beauty of this dish is in its simplicity and ease. Don't overcook the veggies or this dish. It really should come together quickly.
    • As mentioned above, I love to add brown rice to the last. If not, you wind up with a really mushy skillet as the brown rice releases all its starch and even breaks down if cooked too long.
    • Make sure you have a good, thick bottom pan to cook in. If you are cooking in a thin, cheap pan, this will easily burn. You don't have to use this enameled pan as I do, a thick stainless steel pan works, as does a cast iron.
    Chicken sausage, brown rice, and veggie skillet

    How long will this hold in the fridge?

    The great thing about this simple meal is it will hold in the fridge for up to 5 days! Be sure to let it cool at room temperature before storing. Once it is cooled, package it in an airtight container or ziplock bag for later.

    When you are ready, you either reheat it covered in the oven, microwave, or even the cooktop.

    Chicken Sausage and Veggie Skillet with Brown Rice

    Other whole grain meals

    • Whole Grain Steak Bowl
    • Pork Tenderloin Buddha Bowl
    • Steak Bites with Emmer
    • Spicy Shrimp Bowl
    • Greek Meatball Buddha Bowl with farro
    • Salmon Patty Bowl
    • Gluten-Free Vegetarian Bowl
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    Chicken Sausages with Veggie Skillet and Brown Rice

    If you are looking for a simple meal idea, this Chicken Sausage and Veggie Skillet with Brown Rice is for you!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Keyword chicken sausage recipes, skillet dinner
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Amy Sandidge

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 package chicken sausage links, sliced Or sausage links of choice. I used a jalapeno mango
    • ¾ cup chopped onions
    • ¾ cup chopped bell peppers
    • 4 cups sliced zucchini
    • 1 cup sliced yellow squash
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 2 cups fresh spinach
    • 2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
    • 2 teaspoons za'atar seasoning mix
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 3 cups cooked brown rice

    Instructions

    • Slice all your veggies and sausage.
    • Heat oil in pan over medium heat.
    • Add in your sliced sausages, onions, and bell peppers. Let them cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
    • Next add in your zucchini, yellow squash, and garlic. Let this cook, stirring occasionally for 3-5 minutes.
    • To this add the spinach, tomatoes, za'atar, and 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Last in is the cooked brown rice. Mix this in, and put a lid on the pan. Let it cook for about 2-3 minutes. Remove the lid and mix gently. Cover and let it cook another few minutes. Once it is heated through, it is ready to go!
    • That is it. Now, sit back and enjoy. You deserve it!

    Notes

    • The beauty of this dish is in its simplicity and ease. Don't overcook the veggies or this dish. It really should come together quickly.
    • As mentioned above, I love to add brown rice to the last. If not, you wind up with a really mushy skillet as the brown rice releases all its starch and even breaks down if cooked too long.
    • Make sure you have a good, thick bottom pan to cook in. If you are cooking in a thin, cheap pan, this will easily burn. You don't have to use this enameled pan as I do, a thick stainless steel pan works, as does a cast iron.
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