5-Ingredient Sage Butter Chicken Sausage & Squash – Easy Dinner

Ingredients

• 2green courgettes, chopped into 3.8 cm pieces
• 2yellow squash, chopped into 2.5–3.8 cm pieces
• as neededavocado oil spray
• 2 tablespoonsThe Fit Cook Land seasoning (or dried oregano)
• 170 g (about 6 oz)Italian chicken sausage (or vegan sausage), cut into 2.5 cm pieces
• 1½ tablespoons(vegan) butter
• 2–3 tablespoonsfreshly chopped sage
• to tastesea salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the grill

   Set the oven to broil (grill).

2. 2

   Broil the vegetables

   Line a baking tray with parchment paper and add the courgette and squash. Lightly coat them with oil spray and sprinkle over the Fit Cook Land seasoning. Broil for 3–4 minutes at most.

3. 3

   Sear the sausage

   Set a non-stick frying pan over high heat and spray it with oil. Add the sausage and cook for 3–5 minutes, until sear marks appear around the edges.

4. 4

   Toss with sage

   Turn the heat to low and take the pan off the heat briefly to let it cool slightly. Add the roasted vegetables, chopped sage and butter, then toss everything together in the pan. Season to taste with sea salt and pepper.

What is chicken sausage and squash?

This is a quick skillet-style dinner built from chicken sausage, summer squash and herbs. The recipe uses familiar, flexible ingredients rather than relying on a particular regional tradition.

Briefly broiling the vegetables and searing the sausage separately gives each a chance to cook quickly before they are brought together with sage and butter.

Nutrition and macros by portion

The nutrition label shows one serving as written: 310 calories, 22g protein, 22g carbs, 16g fat.

The squash contributes most of the carbohydrates, while the sausage supplies much of the protein and the butter and oil spray contribute fat. For a more balanced plate, serve it with a side salad or another vegetable.

The vegetables

Cut the courgettes and squash into similarly sized pieces so they cook at a similar pace. The recipe calls for a very short broil, so keep the pieces fairly even.

Seasoning and sausage

The Fit Cook Land seasoning is the specified choice, with dried oregano offered as an alternative. Season the vegetables before broiling so the herbs coat their surfaces.

Chicken sausage is the main protein here; vegan sausage can be used instead. Searing over high heat helps colour the outside before the sausage is tossed with the vegetables.

Watch the broiling time

The vegetables need only 3–4 minutes under the broiler, and the recipe stresses not exceeding that time. Keep an eye on them, as broilers can vary.

Finish gently with sage butter

Let the pan cool slightly after searing, then lower the heat before adding the vegetables, sage and butter. Toss until combined and finish with salt and pepper to taste.

How to serve it

Serve the sausage and squash hot as a simple one-pan-style meal. For a fuller plate, pair it with bread, rice or another grain; a crisp salad also makes a fresh contrast.

Recipe notes & tips

• Cut the vegetables into even pieces for more consistent broiling.
• Stay close to the oven while the vegetables broil, as the cooking time is very short.
• Give the sausage room in the pan so it can sear rather than steam.
• Let the pan cool briefly before adding the butter and sage.
• Taste before adding salt, since the sausage and seasoning may already be salty.

Variations

• Use oregano: replace the Fit Cook Land seasoning with dried oregano as suggested.
• Choose vegan sausage: use the plant-based alternative for a meat-free version.
• Add a grain: serve alongside cooked rice or another grain for a more substantial meal.
• Change the herbs: use a small amount of another fresh herb if sage is unavailable.
• Adjust the butter: use less butter for a less rich finish.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Over-broiling the vegetables: they cook quickly, so stop after 3–4 minutes at most.
• Uneven vegetable pieces: cut them to a similar size so they cook at a more even rate.
• Crowding the sausage: leave space in the pan so the pieces can sear.
• Adding butter over high heat: lower the heat and let the pan cool slightly first.
• Adding too much salt: taste the finished mixture before seasoning further.

How to store

Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container and use within 3 days. Reheat in a frying pan over a low to medium heat until hot throughout.

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