Best 7 Chicken Thighs With Sausage Recipes

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Chicken thighs and sausage make a hearty and flavorful combination for a meal that is both easy to prepare and delicious to enjoy. Whether you are looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a special dish to serve for a special occasion, there is a wide variety of recipes available that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. From classic Southern dishes like chicken and sausage gumbo to one-pan skillet meals that pack a punch of flavor, this article will explore some of the best recipes for cooking chicken thighs with sausage. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, PEPPERS, AND POTATOES



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You'll need a large, heavy-duty roasting pan (or a couple of smaller ones) and a very hot oven for this delicious dish. The long oven time makes everything beautifully caramelized and the chicken fork tender.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large links hot Italian sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 bone-in, skin on chicken thighs
½ pound assorted sweet peppers, seeded
1 small red onion, sliced
½ yellow onion, sliced
4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon Chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage links until browned and oil begins to render, about 3 minutes per side. While sausages are cooking, pierce them lightly here and there with the tip of a sharp knife so some fats and juices are released. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • When sausages are cool enough to handle, cut them into serving pieces, about 2-inch slices. Transfer back to pan along with any accumulated juices from the cutting board.
  • Cut two slashes down to the bone on the skin side of each chicken thigh.
  • Depending on the size of the peppers, halve or quarter them and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the sliced red and yellow onions and potato chunks. Add chicken thighs and sausage pieces with pan juices.
  • Season with kosher salt, black pepper, and Italian herbs. Drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Mix with your hands until all ingredients are coated in oil, 3 or 4 minutes. Transfer to large, heavy-duty roasting pan. Evenly space the chicken thighs skin side up. Position potatoes near the top.
  • Place in preheated oven until chicken is cooked through and everything is caramelized, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Sprinkle with chopped fresh Italian parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 153 mg, Fat 45.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 1288 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SAUSAGE



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Whether you're serving your family or special guests, this comforting entree hits the spot on cold winter nights. -Joanna Iovino, Kings Park, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed
1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 cup ketchup
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon browning sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the carrots, celery and onion. Top with chicken and sausage., In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, garlic, hot sauce, seasonings and, if desired, browning sauce. Spoon over meats. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ONE-PAN SAGE-AND-ONION CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE



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Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 13h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion or 2 small onions
1/2 cup olive oil (not extra-virgin)
2 teaspoons English mustard
1 tablespoon dried sage
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 lemon
1 (4-pound) chicken, jointed into 10 pieces
12 sausages
2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Peel and cut the onion into eighths, and put into a freezer bag with the oil, mustard, dried sage, a good grinding of pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cut lemon in half, squeeze juice into bag, and then cut the halves into eighths and add them. Squidge everything around to mix (the mustard needs help to combine) and then add the chicken pieces. Leave to marinade in the refrigerator overnight, or for up to 2 days.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Allow the chicken to come to room temperature in its marinade.
  • Arrange the chicken pieces in a roasting tin skin side up with the marinade, including all the bits and pieces, and tuck the sausages around them. Sprinkle the fresh sage leaves over the chicken and sausages and then put the tin into the oven to cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Turn the sausages over half way through to color them evenly.
  • Arrange the chicken and sausages on a large platter.

CHICKEN THIGH AND SMOKED SAUSAGE GUMBO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 cup corn oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cups chopped okra
1/4 cup chopped garlic
1 pound smoked pork sausage, sliced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
3 bay leaves
10 cups chicken stock
2 cups beef stock
1 cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons file powder, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Sprinkle chicken liberally with Cajun seasoning on prepared sheet pan. Roast chicken for 15 minutes.
  • Combine oil and flour in a large cast-iron or enameled Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook, whisking frequently, until it reaches a milk chocolate brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Continue to cook the roux until it reaches a dark chocolate brown color, then add the onions, celery, bell peppers and half of the okra. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, then add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 5 minutes.
  • Add the sausage, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and bay leaves and stir to combine. Add chicken stock and beef stock and bring to a roaring boil. Add the chicken, green onions, cayenne and remaining okra.
  • Simmer for 1 hour, then remove the chicken thighs. Take the meat from the bones and discard the skin. Stir the chicken back into the pot along with the file powder. Skim off any excess grease that has accumulated at the top before serving. Sprinkle with more file powder as garnish.

ONE-POT CHICKEN WITH SAUSAGE AND POTATOES



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Cooking a few ingredients together is an easy route to a great supper. This one delivers robust flavor at its best.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, broken into 3/4-inch pieces
2 bone-in chicken breast halves (with wings attached if desired; 1 1/2 pounds total), skin removed, halved
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 yellow onion, diced medium
1 pound waxy potatoes, halved or quartered if large
3 stalks celery, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, plus leaves for garnish
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until brown all over, about 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a dish. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper and add to pan, meaty side down. Cook until golden brown on both sides, 10 minutes, flipping once. Transfer chicken to dish with sausage.
  • Add onion, potatoes, and celery to pot and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until onion is soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Return sausage and chicken, meaty side up, to pot and add 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove lid and increase heat to high; boil until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a platter. Add vinegar and oregano to vegetables and sausage and stir to combine. With slotted spoon, transfer vegetables and sausage to platter with chicken and top with celery leaves. Transfer sauce to a gravy boat and serve alongside chicken.

SAUSAGE-STUFFED CHICKEN



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I came up with this entree one day when I was looking for something new and interesting to serve guests. The sausage makes the chicken even more hearty and satisfying.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen broccoli spears, thawed and drained
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
Salt and pepper to taste
1 egg
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken and mushroom soup, undiluted

Steps:

  • Place broccoli in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a large skillet, brown sausage and onion until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat. Add cheese, crumbs, salt, pepper and egg; mix well. Flatten each chicken breast to 1/4-in. thickness. Place about 1/3 cup mixture down center of each chicken breast. Fold long ends over filling; fold ends up and secure with a toothpick. Place chicken, seam side down, on top of broccoli; spread soup over all. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-50 minutes. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND CHICKEN



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This looks like a yummy recipe. I clipped it out of a Family Circle mag and cant wait to try it myself!

Provided by Miss Diggy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb Italian sausage, cut into thirds
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 lb small red potato, cut into fourths
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dry white wine
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 small sweet red peppers, cut into 1 inch squares

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet brown the sausage (apprx 8 minutes).
  • Then remove onto a plate.
  • Then put in chicken and cook for 5 minutes, turning once.
  • Put on plate with sausage.
  • Heat oil in the skillet and add the garlic and rosemary and saute for 1 minute.
  • Then add potatoes and water and cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Then push potatoes over to the side of skillet and add back in the chicken and sausage.
  • Add in the salt, pepper, wine, vinegar, and red peppers.
  • Cover and cook an additional 35 minutes, when chicken registers 170*.
  • Take chicken and sausage back out onto plate, and cover.
  • Cover skillet back up and cook potatoes, until they are tender (apprx 8 minutes).
  • Pour over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.9, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 107.9, Sodium 1124.5, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.8, Protein 38.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken thighs. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are the best choice for this dish, as they will stay moist and flavorful during cooking.
  • Use a variety of sausages. You can use any type of sausage you like in this dish, such as Italian sausage, chorizo, or kielbasa.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. Make sure to leave enough space between the chicken thighs and sausages so that they can brown evenly.
  • Cook the chicken thighs and sausages until they are cooked through. The chicken thighs should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, and the sausages should be cooked to an internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the chicken thighs and sausages with your favorite sides. This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.

Conclusion:

Chicken thighs with sausage is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give chicken thighs with sausage a try.

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