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Chicken Sausage and Leeks

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Chicken sausage and leeks is a delicious take on sausage and veggies. This is a fantastic recipe for weeknight dinners. It’s easy and quick to make so even when you’re exhausted you can whip this up quickly without many ingredients. Convenience is one of the main reasons people break their diets. Instead of going to get fast food, just chop some ingredients up and toss them in a pan. You’d be amazed by what a simple dish like this can deliver in flavor and satisfaction

Our take on sausage and veggies replaces traditional sausage with chicken sausage. Chicken sausage is the healthier, leaner version and tastes great if a little different. This swap is a great option in a lot of sausage based recipes, offering more protein and lower fat. Accompanying the sausage is of course the leeks as well as bell peppers and celery. This delicious combinations of vegetables are rich in vitamins and dietary fiber that will benefit digestion and the immune system.

The dish begins with sautéing the leeks until they soften and release their sweet, mild flavor, a process that fills your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma. The chicken sausage is then browned, adding a savory depth that complements the leeks perfectly. The dish can be cooked in one pan, minimizing cleanup and maximizing convenience.

This is a versatile recipe so making swaps on veggies or protein is completely fine. Don’t have celery, swap it for fennel, onions, or carrots and enjoy your own twist on the recipe.

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Chicken Sausage and Leeks

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula
  • saute pan

Ingredients
  

  • 4 each chicken sausage links (sliced, 3 oz each)
  • 1 bundle fresh leeks
  • 1 each green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 each red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 cup celery (diced)
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Wash and rinse your vegetables
  • Thinly slice the leeks cross wise, using the white parts of the leeks
  • Add olive oil to a saute pan on medium-high heat.
  • Add the sausage and cook through until golden brown (about 3 to 5 minutes), then remove it from the pan
  • Then add the leeks and stir for 2-3 minutes (add another tbsp of oil if needed to coat the pan)
  • Add the diced peppers and celery. Season with paprika, italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until they have wilted
  • At the end, add the sausage back to the pan and mix well