Description
This comforting and nourishing meal is a fuss-free take on a classic rustic dish. By slow-cooking high-quality Italian-style chicken or turkey sausage with a vibrant medley of bell peppers and aromatic herbs, you create a deeply flavorful, tender, and soul-warming meal. Perfect for busy families, this set-it-and-forget-it recipe maximizes convenience without compromising on health or taste, offering a restorative dining experience that fits perfectly into any busy weekly schedule.
Ingredients
6 large bell peppers, sliced into thick strips
1 large sweet onion, sliced into thick strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 pounds Italian-style chicken or turkey sausage
Instructions
Place the sliced bell peppers and onions into the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, dried basil, salt, and black pepper, tossing to combine.
Nestle the Italian-style chicken or turkey sausages on top of the vegetable mixture.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours.
Once the sausages are fully cooked and the vegetables are tender, serve hot.
Notes
Ensure the sausage casings are left intact or sliced into chunks based on preference. Serve over whole-grain rice, inside toasted rolls, or as a low-carb bowl. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.