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Opa's Chicken Smoked Sausage & Grilled Vegetable Skillet
Opa's Chicken Smoked Sausage & Grilled Vegetable Skillet
Opa's Smoked Meats
4
10 minutes
15 minutes
American
Main Course
Easy
Weeknight dinners
A fast, colorful skillet dinner that leans lighter without giving anything up. Opa's Chicken Poblano Monterey Jack Smoked Sausage brings enough character on its own that the vegetables can stay simple — just good olive oil, a little char, and a squeeze of lemon at the end to wake everything up. This is a weeknight dinner that looks like you planned it and takes less time than deciding what to order.
Ingredients
- 4 links (1 package) Opa's Chicken Poblano Monterey Jack Smoked Sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch medallions
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 orange bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 small zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1/2 red onion, sliced into wedges
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Directions
- Brown the sausage. Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add the sausage medallions and brown 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables. In the same skillet, add the olive oil, then the peppers, zucchini, and red onion. Cook 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender with a slight char on the edges. Add the garlic for the last minute. Don't crowd the pan — the vegetables need room to brown, not steam.
- Season and deglaze. Sprinkle the smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper over the vegetables and stir to coat. Add the balsamic vinegar and let it sizzle for about 30 seconds — it will reduce into a light glaze that coats the vegetables and adds a subtle sweetness.
- Combine. Return the sausage to the pan for another 2-3 minutes, until everything is heated through.
- Finish. Transfer to a serving platter, squeeze one lemon wedge over the top, and garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve the remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Opa's Chicken Poblano Monterey Jack Smoked Sausage already cooked?
Yes. It's fully cooked, so you're browning it and heating it through.Is this sausage spicy?
It's mild. The poblano brings gentle warmth, not heat.What should I serve with it?
Rice, roasted potatoes, warm tortillas, or crusty bread for the pan juices.