One-Pan Sausage and Peppers with Mushrooms

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

A simple, flavorful weeknight dinner featuring tender sausage, crisp peppers, and earthy mushrooms cooked in one pan with garlic and herbs. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Italian sausage, bell peppers, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 12 oz Italian sausage
• 2 medium (1 red, 1 green) bell peppers
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 8 oz cremini mushrooms
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• to taste salt
• to taste freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and cooked through. Transfer sausage to a plate.
2. Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Add sliced bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
3. Step 3: Add minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the cooked sausage and chicken broth, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the vegetables.