Fall is a magical time of year when the leaves change color, apples are ripe for the picking, and casual weeknights explode into a swirl of chaos. Work gets busier. Parents become cab drivers transporting hungry kids from school to activities. The sun seems to set at noon. And everybody—EVERYBODY—is hangry.
That last part’s a real sticking point. Everybody would benefit from a dinner that doubles as an emotional reset. But who has time to put together something balanced, layered, and tasty in the middle of the week? You do, actually!
Our fully cooked chicken links are the kitchen shortcut you need for a weeknight dinner full of flavor and zero compromise. Just open a package and you’re already on your way to a quick, easy meal with one of 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.
Italian Herb Chicken Sausage Lasagna
Whether you’re making it as a meal-prep no-brainer or to make your family hate Mondays slightly less, our Italian Herb Chicken Sausage Lasagna is a weeknight superhero. Twenty minutes is all it takes to prep this bubbling, gooey masterpiece, which literally layers on the flavor courtesy of marinara, cheese, and juicy chicken sausage. Even better? It freezes beautifully, resulting in leftovers that become next week’s most coveted meal.
Recipe: Italian Herb Chicken Sausage Lasagna
One-Pot Lentil Soup with Apples and Sausage
Soup season meets apple season in this one-pot wonder that gives new meaning to superfood. Our lentil soup pairs hearty legumes and vegetables with Melty Cheddar Chicken Sausage and crisp Granny Smith apples, a sweet-savory combo that’s already a classic. Add it all to a big pot, let it simmer, and you’ve got a cozy, health-forward soup that hits every time.
Recipe: One-Pot Lentil Soup with Apples and Sausage
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.
Recipe: Chicken Teriyaki Sausage Stir-Fry
Chicken Sausage Fajitas with Chipotle Aioli
Bring a little sizzle to your weekday with this deceptively simple, vibrant fajitas recipe. This one's perfect for a family-style Tex-Mex feast that will satisfy mature palates and picky eaters alike, and the optional chipotle aioli is a tasty way to heat up cold nights.
Recipe: Chicken Sausage Fajitas with Chipotle Aioli
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.
Recipe: Spicy Pink Pasta with 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.
Recipe: Melty Cheddar Sausage Mac
Melty Cheddar Chicken Sausage & Potato Skillet
Everybody loves a great meat-and-potatoes dish, and this healthy take brings some serious flavor without getting complicated. Crispy potatoes. Snappy Melty Cheddar Chicken Sausage links. Juicy tomatoes. Sweet peppers. That's it. And it's perfect.
Recipe: Melty Cheddar Chicken Sausage & Potato Skillet
Chicken Sausage Pot Pie
There’s cozy, and then there’s chicken pot pie cozy. And if you’ve got 15 minutes of prep time to spare, this spin on the classic is sure to transform a chilly fall night into absolute bliss. Classic Roasted Chicken Sausage works as a perfect substitute for rotisserie chicken in this version, which includes all the hallmarks of the comfort-food favorite—gravy, peas, carrots, and a glorious roof of puff pastry—minus the fuss. Pop it in the oven, then spend the next hour anticipating something spectacular.
Recipe: Chicken Sausage Pot Pie
Fall Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies
Loaded with roasted butternut squash, sweet carrots, caramelized onions, Classic Roasted Chicken Sausage, and, yes, even pumpkin spice, this fall sheet pan dinner is a no-fuss way to pile your plate with everything that makes autumn delicious. It’s a showstopping dish that requires almost zero cleanup… and you probably won’t even need to deal with leftovers. It’s that good.