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
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
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
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
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
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 13h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h20m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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