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- Pack
- 16 oz · 4 links per package
- Blend
- chicken thighs with poblano and Monterey Jack, natural pork casing, gluten free, contains dairy
- Prep
- Fully cooked — heat and serve
- Heat
- Mild
- Best for
- Grill, skillet or oven · pasta, grilled vegetables, tacos · lighter plates
- Made
- Fredericksburg, Texas · USDA inspected
Opa's Smoked Meats · Fredericksburg, Texas
Chicken Poblano Monterey Jack Smoked Sausage
Mild heat
Lighter bite. Full flavor.
Made with juicy chicken thighs, mild poblano peppers, and creamy Monterey Jack cheese, this smoked sausage is a modern take on Texas-German tradition.
Carried by grocery stores across Texas, the South and Southwest.Where to buy →
Ships cold in an insulated box — Texas orders Mon–Wed, out of state Mon–Tue. Shipping is calculated at checkout.
- Pack
- 16 oz · 4 links per package
- Blend
- chicken thighs with poblano and Monterey Jack, natural pork casing, gluten free, contains dairy
- Prep
- Fully cooked — heat and serve
- Heat
- Mild
- Best for
- Grill, skillet or oven · pasta, grilled vegetables, tacos · lighter plates
- Made
- Fredericksburg, Texas · USDA inspected
The story
Made with juicy chicken thighs, mild poblano peppers, and creamy Monterey Jack cheese, this smoked sausage is a modern take on Texas-German tradition. Smoked in small batches and built around real ingredients, it's a lighter option that still delivers the signature Opa's experience — bright, balanced, and fully cooked.
Pair it with breakfast tacos, toss it into a weeknight pasta with cream and spinach, or slice it onto a charcuterie board with sharp cheese and pickled onions. Equally at home on the grill or in a cast-iron skillet, this is the sausage for anyone looking for something a little lighter without giving up bold flavor.
Made by Opa's in Fredericksburg, Texas. Family-owned since 1947.
How to heat it
Fully cooked — you're heating it through, not cooking it.
Medium heat, never high. Turn it often, and don't prick the casing — the snap is the point. Let the links sit out 10–15 minutes first; they heat more evenly.
Grill: medium heat, indirect, 8–10 minutes, turning often.
Skillet: ½ inch of water, bring to a simmer, about 12 minutes turning often. Pour the water off and give the links 1–2 minutes dry — that brings the color and the snap back.
Oven: 375°F on a baking sheet, about 10 minutes, flip halfway.
Air fryer: 300°F, no preheat, single layer, 7 minutes, no turning.
Coins: slice ¼ inch — one link gives 14 to 16. Sheet pan at 375°F about 6 minutes, turning halfway, or air fryer at 300°F about 4 minutes.
Microwave: not recommended — it toughens the casing.
Cheese varieties (Jalapeño Cheddar and Chicken Poblano Monterey Jack) run a little lower — high heat pushes the cheese out.
Medium heat, never high. Turn it often, and don't prick the casing — the snap is the point. Let the links sit out 10–15 minutes first; they heat more evenly.
Grill: medium heat, indirect, 8–10 minutes, turning often.
Skillet: ½ inch of water, bring to a simmer, about 12 minutes turning often. Pour the water off and give the links 1–2 minutes dry — that brings the color and the snap back.
Oven: 375°F on a baking sheet, about 10 minutes, flip halfway.
Air fryer: 300°F, no preheat, single layer, 7 minutes, no turning.
Coins: slice ¼ inch — one link gives 14 to 16. Sheet pan at 375°F about 6 minutes, turning halfway, or air fryer at 300°F about 4 minutes.
Microwave: not recommended — it toughens the casing.
Cheese varieties (Jalapeño Cheddar and Chicken Poblano Monterey Jack) run a little lower — high heat pushes the cheese out.
The full guide, every product → How to Heat Our Products.
Keeping it
Unopened
Refrigerate — without exception. Good through the best-by date on the package.
Opened
Airtight in the fridge, 5–7 days.
Freezing
Freeze by the best-by date; good for up to a year.
Questions people ask
What is Opa's Chicken Poblano Monterey Jack Smoked Sausage?
Opa's Chicken Poblano Monterey Jack is the only chicken sausage in the Opa's lineup — a lighter, mild option with poblano pepper and Monterey Jack cheese. Fully cooked and gluten free. Contains dairy.
Is it fully cooked?
Yes. It's already fully cooked — you're just heating it through. Medium heat, turn it often, don't rush it.
How hot is it?
Mild: gentle poblano warmth — flavor first, heat barely there.
Is it pork-free?
The filling is chicken, but every Opa's sausage is made in a natural pork casing, so it isn't pork-free. It contains Monterey Jack (dairy); no gluten ingredients, no soy.
Which stores carry it?
Grocery stores across Texas, the South and Southwest. See every store on our Where to Buy page, or ask at the counter in Fredericksburg.
How does it ship?
In an insulated box with gel packs — Texas orders Monday–Wednesday, out of state Monday–Tuesday, so nothing sits over a weekend. Enter your ZIP in the cart to see your exact shipping rate before checkout.
Where can I buy it?
Right here — it ships cold anywhere in the U.S. — and at our Deli & Market in Fredericksburg. Grocery stores across Texas, the South and Southwest carry a selection of what we make; Where to Buy shows what each store near you has.
More answers in the FAQ.
Cook with itAll recipes
Spiced Kale & Bean Stew with Opa's Chicken SausageSweet potatoes, two kinds of beans, kale, and a warm spice base, with Chicken Poblano sausage bringing the smoke.
Opa's Chicken Smoked Sausage & Grilled Vegetable SkilletChicken Poblano sausage seared and tossed with peppers, zucchini, and red onion, finished with balsamic and lemon.
Opa's Smoked Chicken Sausage RigatoniChicken Poblano sausage seared and tossed with rigatoni, grape tomatoes, and basil in a light tomato sauce — half an hour.
Opa's Smoked Sausage Slider BitesThick sausage medallions browned golden, topped with cheese while hot, stacked on toasted buns with quick-pickled red onion.
Opa's Smoked Sausage Breakfast TacosSmoked sausage, scrambled eggs, cheese, and a spoonful of Opa's Peach Salsa in a warm tortilla — twenty minutes.
B
Made a half pot o beans, this Opa's chicken Poblano sausage is the bomb!! I will buy this again, may have wasted on the beans but so good I'm not complaining!!
A
Incredible flavors! Not spicy but such amazing poblano flavors. Hit with the entire family!
M
Texas sausage made the journey to Alaska and survived the trip better than I do in winter 😂 Quick delivery, incredible flavor, and honestly some of the best sausage I’ve had. Meat perfection!
G
These are a flavor from opa’s i hadn’t tried yet and these are instantly one of my new favorites! Will be ordering more when i need to restock!
T
I am going to say this after years of buying this brand and many others. In my opinion, this new chicken thigh sausage is probably the best out there. I love multiple variations of Opa's sausages but this one is my new favorite. Everyone I introduce this to has nothing but positive things to say about it. Great sausage!
E
We really enjoyed the flavor.
B
The chicken sausage with poblano chile and Monterey Jack cheese is delicious. It’s a little spicy, but not super hot. It is juicy and has great flavor!
C
Shared this Texas sausage with Cedar Rapids, Iowa folks and it was a huge hit! Very tasty and highly recommended it.
T
Another terrific option from the Opa’s brand. I haven’t found one yet that wasn’t excellent. C
D
Hello, I ordered these for my dad for Father’s Day. Opa’s were awesome and were very responsive to my questions.
M
I love your product. I’m from Texas, so very familiar with it. Thank you!
D
Have ordered from my favorite smoked meat place a couple of times now.
No place has great sausages like Opa’s!!
Delicious!
B
We have always loved the jalapeño cheddar sausage but decided to try the chicken with poblano and Monterey Jack cheese….OMG!! I might be my new favorite! Also - bonus that y’all ship to NC! We miss TX and the availability of Opa! Thank you!
A
Have not tried them yet.
S
our family loved the gift box & all the items.
C
Love opas best sausage
J
This sausage is amazing. So delicious and relatively healthy. Highly recommend!
C
I'm in the grocery store one day, trying to decide which sausage to buy. Another customer grabbed this chicken sausage for himself, and told me that if I tried it, I'd never buy a different sausage again. That was a year ago, and he was right.
r
Opa’s is first class!!
J
The most pleasant people I have ever dealt with highly recommend this company
R
Opa's Chicken Sausage with Poblano Chile and Monterey Jack Cheese