During weekdays, chaos reigns. Chores, school, work, hobbies, responsibilities—they send you spinning in a vortex until you finally crash and get ready to do it again.
Everybody wants to sit down to a a tasty, balanced dinner at the end of the day. But on a busy night, prepping raw ingredients and busting out knife techniques might not be in the cards. Luckily, our fully cooked links are a hack unto themselves: just open a package and you're already on your way to a a quick, easy meal thanks to these weeknight recipes. Bonus? Many of them are super adaptable, so you’ll be able to wing them with whatever you have in the fridge. That’s right: No grocery runs necessary.
Chicken Sausage & Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner
Unlock the power of the humble baking sheet. This easy sheet-pan dinner allows the subtly complex flavors of our Italian Herb Chicken Sausages—including roasted garlic and imported Calabrian peppers—to meld with fresh roasted veggies. Just coat your ingredients in olive oil, throw on some salt and pepper, then let the oven do the work.
Chicken Teriyaki Sausage Stir-Fry
Stir-fry is the pinch hitter of any mid-week dinner plan… especially if your “plan” is to realize you need to work with what you already have in the fridge. Our Classic Roasted chicken sausage plays beautifully with crunchy veggies, sweet teriyaki sauce, and toasty sesame in a dish that comes together in less time than it takes to cook a pot of rice.
Chef Kirk Gilbert’s spicy pink pasta made with Calabrian chili flakes and The Sausage Project Italian Herb Sausage.
Spicy Pink Pasta with Chicken Sausage
Pink pasta went from having a moment to having a permanent place at the table. This version skips the vodka and boosts the flavor thanks to the addition of real Calabrian peppers in our Italian Herb Chicken Sausage. But don’t worry: the cream and tomato bring a beautiful balance that makes this ideal for gentler palates too.
Simple Grilled Sausage Dinner
Roasted chicken (sausage), mashed potatoes, and broccoli: It wasn’t broken, so we didn't fix it. We did, however, kick it up with a couple chef-inspired twists, including a lemon butter sauce that basically makes everything taste better without stealing the spotlight.
Chicken Sausage Fried Rice
Fried rice is perfect with fresh ingredients and leftovers alike, making it the ideal way to create a hugely satisfying meal seemingly out of thin air. With rice and juicy Classic Roasted Chicken Sausage as the foundation, all you need to do is layer in extra salt, fat, and flavor. Toss in whatever veggies (frozen or fresh) you have on hand, then tie it together with our simple sauce for a guaranteed winner.
Sweet & Savory Chicken Kabobs
For reasons unknown, grills are largely relegated to weekend summer nights. No more! Fire up the grill, bust out the skewers, and get some fresh air for a weeknight meal that goes great with rice, salad… or just extra kabobs.
Sausage and Peppers Sandwich with Spicy Mustard
Few sandwiches deliver as much satisfaction as the Italian-style sausage sandwich—and the desire for one can hit any time. Whether you’re tailgating, grilling, or just really overcome with a late-night craving (no judgement), this super easy recipe brings the sweet heat the moment you snap into our Italian Herb Chicken Sausage.
Melty Cheddar Sausage Mac
A good homemade mac & cheese recipe is a secret weapon for any home chef. But a great one? That’s a thing of beauty, and getting there might just be as easy as incorporating our Melty Cheddar Chicken Sausage into the mix. Slicing the sausages into coins is sure to boost any recipe, but the one we came up with might just be your next masterpiece.
Melty Cheddar Dogs with Broccoli and Apple Slaw
This healthy, vibrant riff on the Carolina slaw dog is a textural odyssey for the senses. You’ve got the crunch of broccoli and apples balanced with the snap of our Melty Cheddar Dog. Creamy aioli brings an acidic pop to the party. And the sweetness of the Hawaiian rolls brings a subtle sweetness to it all. Each bite is a party.
Italian Herb Chicken Sausage Rice Bowls
A Mediterranean riff on the classic rice bowl, this dish is all about simple pleasures. Sautéd greens get a little zip from lemon, which nicely balances the Calabrian peppers in the Italian Herb Chicken Sausage. Meanwhile, a dash of chicken broth ties it all together like a warm hug.