When I need a quick, balanced dinner with minimal cleanup, this sheet pan chicken sausage and veggies recipe is a lifesaver. It’s hearty, flavorful, and ready in under an hour, aka perfect for busy weeknights. I roast juicy chicken sausages, caramelized sweet potatoes, and crispy Brussels sprouts together to create a comforting sheet pan meal that tastes as good as it looks. This recipe is a one-pan wonder that turns simple ingredients into a colorful, wholesome fall dinner my whole family loves!
Chicken Sausage Sheet Pan Meal with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
My chicken sausage and veggie sheet pan recipe has a cornucopia of textures and flavors. The mix of Italian chicken sausages and creamy sweet potatoes delivers the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and smoky in every bite. I roast the vegetables on high heat so they crisp up beautifully while the sausage releases flavor that seasons everything on the pan.
Whether you’re using Italian, roasted garlic, or even apple-flavored chicken sausage, this sheet pan dinner is endlessly customizable. I loved the sweet potato and Brussels sprouts combo I used in my maple chicken sheet pan recipe, so I wanted to try it again. But you can swap in other veggies, like bell peppers, zucchini, or onions–anything that roasts well will work. Serve it straight from the pan with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese!
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Choosing the Right Sausage for Flavor Balance
Not all sausages behave the same in the oven, so choosing the right one can make a big difference in how your chicken sausage sheet pan dinner turns out. For the best balance of flavors, I like to go for a savory blend, like Italian or roasted garlic sausage, when pairing with sweet potatoes. These varieties roast evenly and let the natural sweetness of the veggies shine.
If you like a touch of sweetness, apple chicken sausage can be delicious, but be mindful of added sugars, which can cause over-caramelization. Matching the sausage flavor to your veggies ensures a perfectly balanced chicken sausage sheet pan meal every time.
Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage and Veggies Recipe
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato (about 16 ounces, cubed)
- 1½ pounds Brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved)
- ½ large red onion (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 pre-cooked chicken sausage links (sliced into coins*)
For Serving (Optional):
- grated parmesan cheese
- balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place the sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, and onion on the sheet pan. Drizzle the olive oil over the veggies.1 large sweet potato, 1½ pounds Brussels sprouts, ½ large red onion, 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Combine the garlic powder, onion powder salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Then, sprinkle the seasoning over the veggies and give everything a toss until well coated.½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Add the chicken sausage to the pan, and arrange the veggies and sausage in an even layer.4 pre-cooked chicken sausage links
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the veggies are crisp on the outside and tender.
- Finish with a sprinkle of grated parmesan and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.grated parmesan cheese, balsamic glaze
Notes
- This is a great fridge cleanout recipe. Use any roastable veggies you have on hand, like broccoli florets, chopped green beans, bell peppers, and more.
- Try to keep your sweet potato cubes about ¾-inch thick and your Brussels sprouts halved to a similar size. This helps everything roast evenly.
- If your veggies are crowded, they’ll steam instead of roast. For best results, divide the mixture between two sheet pans or use an extra-large one.
- Toss the veggies and sausage halfway through cooking to ensure all sides get evenly browned and crisp.
- Because this sheet pan meal has a protein, starch, and veggie, it’s a complete, all-in-one meal. However, when I want a little something extra, I like to serve it with a side of wild rice.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Note: Water, salt, pepper, oil, and broth are not counted as ingredients on this site.
How to Make Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage and Veggies Step by Step
Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Cube the sweet potato, trim and halve the Brussels sprouts, slice the onion, and slice the sausage links into coins. If using fresh cheese, you can grate it now as well. Try to get the Brussels sprouts and sweet potato pieces to be the same size so they roast evenly.
Season the Veggies: Place 1 large cubed sweet potato, 1½ pounds of trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts, and ½ of a sliced red onion on the sheet pan. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the veggies. Combine ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of onion powder, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper. Then, sprinkle the seasoning over the veggies and give everything a toss until well coated.
Add the Sausage: Add 4 chicken sausage links sliced into coins to the pan, and arrange the veggies and sausage in an even layer. If everything seems too crowded, opt for an XL sheet pan, or use two smaller sheet pans.
Roast the Sheet Pan: Roast your sheet pan chicken sausage and veggies in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the veggies are crisp on the outside and tender. You don’t need to worry about the chicken sausages, since they are precooked. However, I still like to get them up to 165°F so they’re nice and hot and crispy.
Garnish and Serve: Finish with a sprinkle of grated parmesan and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, if desired. I like to serve mine with freshly steamed wild rice!
How to Store, Freeze, and Reheat
Store leftover sheet pan chicken sausage and veggies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through.
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