Pan-Seared Chicken with Chicago-Style Italian Sausage and Peppers

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

This dish features pan-seared chicken breasts paired with sautéed Italian sausage and colorful bell peppers, inspired by Chicago’s rich Italian-American flavors. This italian-inspired chicken ready in about 35 minutes pairs medium, thinly sliced yellow onion, olive oil, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3 links (about 9 oz) Italian sausage links
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips green bell pepper
• 1 medium, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp, divided salt
• 1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
• 1/4 tsp (optional) crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and rest on a plate.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 Italian sausage links (9 oz), cut into 1-inch pieces. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced green bell pepper, and 1 thinly sliced yellow onion to the skillet with the sausage. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 6-7 minutes until vegetables are tender and edges are slightly caramelized.
4. Step 4: Slice rested chicken breasts into strips and return to skillet. Toss everything together over medium heat for 2 minutes to combine flavors and warm through before serving.