Italian Oven Chicken & Sausage Dinner Recipe
Description:
This Italian Oven Chicken & Sausage Dinner is a perfect choice for a “lazy” supper. It can be prepared early in the morning and refrigerated until it’s time to bake, making it a convenient option for busy weeknights. The combination of flavors in this dish is simply divine, and using hot Italian sausage adds an extra kick of flavor, giving it that extra “Bam!” factor that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
Recipe Information:
- Cook Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Recipe Category: Chicken
- Keywords: Pork, Potato, Poultry, Vegetable, Meat, European, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy
- Aggregated Rating: 4.5 stars
- Review Count: 7 reviews
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1254
- Fat Content: 71.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 21.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 245.8mg
- Sodium Content: 2082.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 76.6g
- Fiber Content: 9.8g
- Sugar Content: 7.8g
- Protein Content: 75.1g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Potatoes |
| 1 | Sweet Italian sausage links |
| 1 | Hot Italian sausage |
| 2 | Chicken pieces |
| 1/2 | Garlic cloves |
| – | Salt |
| 1 | Fresh black pepper |
| 1 | Can diced tomatoes |
| 3 | Olive oil |
| – | Basil leaves |
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by drizzling olive oil into it.
- Place the potatoes in the pan, rolling them in the oil to coat evenly.
- Arrange the chicken and sausage in the pan, rolling the chicken pieces to coat them lightly in the oil.
- Sprinkle minced garlic cloves over the chicken and sausage. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Pour the diced tomatoes, along with their juices, over the chicken, sausage, and potatoes, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves for a burst of flavor.
Notes:
- Make Ahead: This dish can be prepared in advance and refrigerated until ready to bake, making it a convenient option for busy days.
- Variations: Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs for added flavor and nutrition.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Enjoy! This Italian Oven Chicken & Sausage Dinner is sure to become a family favorite with its delicious flavors and easy preparation method. Perfect for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to special gatherings with loved ones. Bon appétit! 🍽️
