One-Pan Chicken Sausage with Roasted Potatoes and Peppers

The Story

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The Ingredients

• 12 oz chicken sausage, sliced into 1-inch rounds
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
• ½ onion, chopped
• 14 baby purple potatoes, halved
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
• 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
• Salt and black pepper to taste

The Instructions

1. **Prep:** Preheat your oven to 400F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. **Toss:** On the baking sheet, combine the sliced chicken sausage, bell pepper, onion, and potatoes. Drizzle with olive oil, minced garlic (if using), oregano, and thyme. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
3. **Roast:** Toss everything until evenly coated, then spread it into a single layer.
4. **Bake:** Roast for 25–30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the sausage is golden, stirring halfway through.
5. **Serve:** Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

**Optional Serving Note:** For an extra layer of flavor and texture, we like to add a small dollop of **whole grain mustard** to our plate before eating.