Trader Joe’s Garlic Herb Chicken Sausage Skillet

This Trader Joe’s Garlic Herb Chicken Sausage Skillet is a rustic and aromatic meal, which features crispy baby potatoes and fresh green beans. It’s a wholesome one-pan dinner, ready in about 30 minutes.

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Trader Joe’s Garlic Herb Chicken Sausage Ingredients

• 1 package (12 oz) Trader Joe’s Roasted Garlic & Herb Chicken Sausage
• 1 lb baby Dutch yellow potatoes (or red potatoes), quartered
• 8 oz fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• ½ cup chicken broth (or water)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (to boost the flavor)
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Lemon wedges (optional)

How To Make Trader Joe’s Garlic Herb Chicken Sausage Skillet

1. Prep the sausage: Slice the Roasted Garlic & Herb chicken sausages into ½-inch thick rounds.
2. Brown the meat: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage rounds in a single layer. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until they are deep golden brown and crispy. Remove the sausage to a plate and set aside.
3. Steam the potatoes: Add the quartered potatoes, the ½ cup of chicken broth, dried thyme, and a pinch of salt to the hot skillet. Cover immediately with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce heat to medium and let the potatoes steam for 8–10 minutes, or until they are fork-tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
4. Crisp the potatoes: Remove the lid. If there is still liquid, let it boil off. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the butter to the pan. Increase heat to medium-high. Fry the tender potatoes in the fat, stirring occasionally, until they develop a crispy, golden-brown crust (about 5 minutes).
5. Sauté the veggies: Add the chopped onion and green beans to the pan with the potatoes. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until the onions are soft and the green beans are tender-crisp and bright green.
6. Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
7. Combine: Return the browned sausage to the pan. Toss everything together to warm through.
8. Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice to cut the richness. Serve hot.

Recipe Tips

• The Steam-Fry Method: This technique of steaming the potatoes in broth first, then frying them in fat once the liquid evaporates, ensures the potatoes are creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside without needing to boil them in a separate pot.
• Sausage Flavor: The Trader Joe’s “Roasted Garlic & Herb” variety is very savory. If you use a sweeter sausage (like Apple), you might want to skip the extra garlic and thyme.
• Green Bean Texture: If you prefer very soft green beans, add them in step 3 along with the potatoes. If you like them crisp (recommended), add them in step 5.
• Deglazing: If the pan gets too dark/sticky while crisping the potatoes, add a splash of white wine or water to lift the fond before adding the onions.

What To Serve With Trader Joe’s Garlic Herb Chicken Sausage Skillet

This is a complete “meat and potatoes” meal.

• Dijon Mustard: A side of grain mustard is delicious with the sausage and potatoes.
• Side Salad: A simple arugula salad with lemon dressing.
• Fried Egg: Put an egg on top for a hash-style breakfast.
• Crusty Bread: To scoop up any buttery garlic juices.

How To Store Trader Joe’s Garlic Herb Chicken Sausage Skillet

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Reheat: Reheat in a skillet over medium heat to re-crisp the potatoes. Microwave reheating works but the potatoes will be soft.
• Freeze: Freezing is not recommended as the potatoes can become mealy and the green beans mushy.

Trader Joe’s Garlic Herb Chicken Sausage Skillet Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 380kcal
• Protein: 22g
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Fat: 20g
• Saturates: 6g
• Sugar: 4g
• Salt: 0.9g

Nutrition information is estimated per serving (based on 4 servings).

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