This chicken sausage with apples, onions, and potatoes sheet pan dinner is easy to make and bursting with sweet and savory flavors! With just 10 minutes of prep work, you'll have a mouthwatering meal that's sure to please everyone at the table! Simply toss all the ingredients together, place them on a baking sheet, then let the oven do the work for you!
Chicken Sausage with Apples Sheet Pan Dinner
Sheet pan dinners are a wonderful way to combine all of your favorite flavors into one easy and delicious meal! This recipe features savory chicken sausage, semi-sweet apples, caramelized onions, and tender potatoes tossed in a simple yet delightfully tangy sauce!
The flavors and textures pair so well together that this dish will surely become a staple in your dinner rotation! Plus, with just one pan to clean up, you'll have more time to enjoy your meal with your family!
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🥘 Chicken Sausage with Apples Ingredients
There's no long list of complicated ingredients here. In fact, you might even have some of the ingredients in your pantry already! Feel free to use your favorite brand of chicken sausage, any variety of semi-sweet apples, and your favorite roasting potato.
- Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).
- Dijon Mustard - 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard (or use a Dijon mustard substitute).
- Balsamic Vinegar - 1 tablespoon of Balsamic vinegar (or use a Balsamic vinegar substitute).
- Salt & Pepper - ¼ teaspoon of each, salt & pepper (to taste).
- Chicken Sausage - 20 ounces of chicken sausage.
- Apples - 4-5 medium apples (semi-sweet apple varieties - *see notes).
- Russet Potatoes - 4 medium russet potatoes (or use yellow potatoes, or red potatoes).
- Yellow Onions - 2 medium yellow onions (or use white onions, or red onions).
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make Chicken Sausage with Apples
This delicious sheet pan dinner is extra easy because you only have 10 minutes of prep work before the oven takes over! You will need a baking sheet, a chef's knife, a cutting board, parchment paper (or aluminum foil), a mixing bowl, and some measuring utensils to get started.
This recipe will make around 6 servings! You can use the apples, onions, and potatoes as the side, so no extra work is needed!
Prepare Ingredients
- Prep. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Prepare sauce. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sauce ingredients (2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of Balsamic vinegar, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper). Whisk to combine, then set aside.
- Slice ingredients. Slice 20 ounces of sausages into 1 ½-2 inch chunks diagonally, slice 2 medium onions, cube 4 medium russet potatoes, then core and slice 4-5 medium apples and add them to the mixing bowl with the combined sauce.
- Coat & transfer. Toss the chicken sausage, apples, potatoes, and onions in the sauce until evenly coated. Transfer them onto your prepared baking sheet and spread them out into an even layer.
Cook & Serve
- Cook. Bake in the middle of your oven's center rack at 425°F (218°C) for 40 minutes. After 20 minutes of cooking time, use a spatula to flip the sausage sheet pan dinner ingredients.
- Broil & serve. If desired, broil on high for 3-4 minutes before serving, then remove from the oven and serve immediately.
This hearty chicken sausage sheet pan dinner is delicious and filling on its own. However, if you would like to add a side dish to go with it, a wedge salad or some tasty cheese rolls won't disappoint! Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
- I used 2 packs of Gilbert's bourbon apple chicken sausage; however, any flavor or brand will work in this recipe.
- Johnsonville, Aidell's, Applegate, North Country, Bilinski's, Good & Gather, Phil's Finest, and Omaha Steaks all offer great sausages.
- Great semi-sweet apples to choose from include Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, Lady Alice, SweeTango, or Pink Lady.
🥡 Storing & Reheating
Transfer cooled leftovers into a shallow airtight storage container and keep refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
Freeze your sheet pan sausage dinner in a shallow airtight freezer storage container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Reheating Chicken Sausage with Apples
Place your sheet pan dinner (thawed if necessary) into a baking dish and warm in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes. Add a drizzle of water or chicken broth if needed to add moisture.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
A sheet pan dinner is a meal that is cooked entirely on a sheet pan (or baking sheet) in the oven. In general, sheet pan dinners typically consist of a protein, a vegetable, and a grain or starch. It's a dinner that is easy and quick to prepare for busy weeknights or when you want a simple meal.
This is completely up to your own personal preference. In this recipe, I did not peel the potatoes or apples. If you prefer the texture and flavor of the skins, you can leave them on. Otherwise, you can peel them before cooking.
Yes! You can prep the ingredients for this recipe ahead of time, store them in the fridge separately, and then cook them on the baking sheet when you're ready to make dinner! However, if you cook the entire meal ahead of time, the potatoes may become soft and lose their crispy texture.
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Chicken Sausage with Apples
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)
- 20 oz chicken sausage
- 4-5 medium apples (semi-sweet apple varieties - *see notes)
- 4 medium russet potatoes (or use yellow potatoes, or red potatoes)
- 2 medium yellow onions (or use white onions, or red onions)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the sauce ingredients (extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, Balsamic vinegar, salt, and ground black pepper). Whisk to combine then set aside.
- Slice the sausages into 1 ½-2 inch chunks diagonally, slice the onions, cube the russet potatoes, then core and slice the apples and add them to the mixing bowl with the combined sauce.
- Toss the chicken sausage, apples, potatoes, and onions in the sauce until evenly coated. Transfer them onto your prepared baking sheet and spread them out into an even layer.
- Bake in the middle of your oven's center rack at 425°F (218°C) for 40 minutes. After 20 minutes of cooking time, use a spatula to flip the sausage sheet pan dinner ingredients.
- Broil on high for 3-4 minutes before serving if desired, then remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Notes
- I used 2 packs of Gilbert's bourbon apple chicken sausage, however, any flavor or brand will work in this recipe.
- Johnsonville, Aidell's, Applegate, North Country, Bilinski's, Good & Gather, Phil's Finest, and Omaha Steaks all offer great sausages.
- Great semi-sweet apples to choose include Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, Lady Alice, SweeTango, or Pink Lady.
- To store: Transfer cooled leftovers into a shallow airtight storage container and keep refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
- To freeze: Freeze your sheet pan sausage dinner in an shallow airtight freezer storage container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- To reheat: Place your sheet pan dinner (thawed if necessary) into a baking dish and warm in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes. Add a drizzle of water or chicken broth if needed to add moisture.
Jessa says
I cut the recipe in half but I guess my oven is just really strong because it got a little burnt towards the end. I'll either reduce the temp or the time in oven next time. I also think I could have made a little more of the sauce, that stuff is so good!
Ashley says
I made this for dinner tonight. It was a wonderful weeknight dinner with minimal prep. Both my one year old and very picky husband loved it. 😍
Anonymous says
I’m making this recipe tonight for dinner. I’m sure it’s delicious! I’ll let you know how it turns out 😊🫶🏻
Jan says
This was really yummy! I cut the recipe in half since it was only my husband and myself! There wasn’t anything left!