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Crockpot chicken sausage and peppers.
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Crockpot Chicken Sausage and Peppers Recipe

Flavorful Italian chicken sausages cook up with bell peppers and onions in a simple marinara sauce, all in a slow cooker. An easy Crockpot meal for weeknights!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 5 minutes
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 4
Calories: 406kcal
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 Italian chicken sausages uncooked*
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce 1 jar**
  • 3 large bell peppers sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning ***
  • cooked white rice optional, for serving****

Optional toppings:

  • chopped fresh parsley
  • grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Once heated, add in the chicken sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned on the edges. Transfer to a plate.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 6 Italian chicken sausages
    Italian chicken sausage cooking in a skillet.
  • Add the marinara sauce, bell peppers, onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning to the Crockpot. Stir to combine.
    24 ounces marinara sauce, 3 large bell peppers, 1 medium yellow onion, 3 cloves garlic, ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
    Sliced bell peppers and onions in a slow cooker.
  • Place the sausages on top.
    Chicken sausage, peppers, and onions in a slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2-4 hours; or on low for 4-6 hours.
  • Remove the sausages from the Crockpot and slice. Then, return to the Crockpot and stir in with the peppers and onions.
    Chicken sausage and peppers with marinara sauce, in a Crockpot.
  • Serve with cooked rice.
    cooked white rice
    A serving of chicken sausage and peppers with rice.
  • Top with chopped parsley and grated parmesan.
    chopped fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese

Notes

*Italian sausages work best for the flavor profile of this recipe. However, you can use another type of sausage and adjust the seasonings.
**I recommend using a simple marinara, but you can use a tomato sauce of your choice.
***Adjust the seasoning amount to your tastes. Italian seasoning can be swapped for a mix of Oregano, thyme, rosemary, basil, and marjoram, or any combo of these herbs. Add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
****Serve this dish with rice or another grain if you like.
Becky's Top Tips:
  • Start with raw/uncooked sausage for this recipe. If you have pre-cooked sausage, you'll need to wait until the last 30-60 minutes to add them to the slow cooker.
  • Nutrition info does not include optional ingredients.
Storage: Store chicken sausage and peppers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days, or in the freezer for 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 2117mg | Potassium: 822mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 5049IU | Vitamin C: 174mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 4mg