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Sheet Pan Maple Pecan Chicken Sausage with Roasted Apples

  • Author: Fiona
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Experience a delightful combination of savory chicken sausage, sweet roasted apples, and crunchy pecans in this easy sheet pan recipe, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb (450g) Chicken Sausages, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 medium Honeycrisp or Granny Smith Apples, cored and sliced into wedges
  • 1/2 cup (60g) Pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Maple Syrup, pure
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil, extra virgin
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Slice the chicken sausages into bite-sized pieces. Core and slice the apples into wedges, keeping them rustic.
  3. In a large bowl, combine chicken sausage pieces, apple wedges, chopped pecans, olive oil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Drizzle in maple syrup and toss until well coated.
  4. Transfer the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer, ensuring there's space between each piece for roasting.
  5. Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until everything is golden brown and caramelized.
  6. Gently toss before serving directly from the pan or plate it family-style for a cozy dining experience.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: Substitute chicken sausage with turkey or plant-based alternatives. Add extra veggies like Brussels sprouts or carrots for added color and nutrition. For enhanced sweetness, sprinkle a little extra cinnamon over the apples before roasting.