Chicken sausage had a breakout moment on TikTok in 2023, with tasty recipes ranging from sheet-pan dinners to chicken sausage and orzo popping up in feeds and pairing shockingly well with reels about Girl Dinner, accidental Wes Anderson, and dudes talking about the Roman Empire.
Unlike those trends, though, we’re still talking about chicken sausage. And it’s no wonder: with its quick cooking time and juicy flavor profile, executing a healthy chicken sausage recipe is incredibly easy. Check out these easy chicken sausage meals that made a splash on TikTok, but deserve a spot in your permanent cooking feed.
1. Creamy Chicken Sausage and Orzo
Make this viral dish that much better with our all-natural chicken sausage. Start with a pack of our Classic Roasted Chicken Sausage diced into coins, then brown in a pan until crispy. Add 2 cups of orzo, 4 cups of chicken stock, and 1/2 cup of heavy creamto the pan, then turn the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes with the lid on. Season with your favorite spices then add 2 cups of raw spinach. Let spinach wilt into the mixture, add grated Parm and a squeeze of lemon, then serve it hot.
2. Chicken Sausage Pasta Bake
Like lasagna, but so much faster. Start with a pack of our Italian Herb Chicken Sausage, sliced and browned, then it toss with 2 cups of par-cooked pasta of your choice, mix with 2 cups marinara sauce, and add all to a casserole dish. Top it with plenty of mozzarella and bake until brown bubbly.
3. Spicy Chicken Sausage Tacos
Taco Tuesday? Make it Taco Anyday with this easy twist that blew up on TikTok. Slice up Classic Roasted Chicken Sausage, season with taco seasoning, and brown in a pan before serving in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.
4. Chicken Sausage Breakfast Scramble
Upgrade your morning with Italian Herb Chicken Sausage sautéed with eggs, spinach, and cheese. Customize with your favorite veggies for a quick, protein-packed breakfast.
5. Stuffed Peppers with Chicken Sausage
As seen on TikTok: Bell peppers stuffed with a mixture of our Italian Herb Chicken Sausage, rice, tomatoes, and spices. Bake at 400 until the peppers are tender and the filling is warm. That's it! This one is a great make-ahead option as well, and a stealth MVP on the grill.
6. Chicken Sausage and Potato Hash
Perfect for brunch, start with our Melty Cheddar Chicken Sausage, potatoes, and onions, all pan-fried until crispy. Top with a fried egg for a satisfying meal that’s looks as good in your feed as it does on your fork.
7. Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage and Sweet Potatoes
Toss our sliced Classic Roasted chicken sausage with cubed sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and your favorite seasonings, then roast everything on a single sheet pan at 400℉ for 15 minutes. The only thing easier than the prep for this one is the cleanup.
8. Chicken Sausage Skewers
Thread sliced Classic Roasted Chicken Sausage and veggies onto skewers., then grill or bake them until charred and juicy. These ones are perfect for summer nights or backyard hangs.
9. Chicken Sausage Pizza
Top your favorite crust with Italian Herb Chicken Sausage, spinach, ricotta, and mozzarella, then throw it in an oven at 450°F until golden and bubbly. Pizza night = upgraded.
10. Quick Chicken Sausage Bowls
Brown sliced Classic Roasted Chicken Sausage in the air fryer (5 min at 400°F) while you sauté peppers and onions together. Add a splash of cream, simmer it all together, and season before throwing it all over rice or grains. Use the time you saved to deeply contemplate the intricacies of the Roman Empire.