Chipotle-Smoked Sausage and Pepper Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

Sausages smoked with chipotle-infused wood chips and sautéed with colorful bell peppers for a smoky, spicy skillet meal. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs smoked sausages, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces smoked sausages
• 1 large, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into strips green bell pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, thinly sliced onion
• 1 cup chipotle wood chips
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat smoker to 250°F and add 1 cup chipotle wood chips to generate smoky heat. Place 1.5 lbs sliced smoked sausages on the rack and smoke for 45 minutes to infuse chipotle flavor.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium thinly sliced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large sliced red bell pepper, 1 large sliced yellow bell pepper, and 1 large sliced green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until peppers soften but still retain slight crunch.
4. Step 4: Add smoked sausages to the skillet along with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 3 minutes until sausages heat through and spices coat everything.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro. Serve warm.