Juicy chicken sausage, sweet apples, and kale baked together with warming spices for a cozy autumn dinner.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 4 chicken sausages, sliced into 3/4 inch rounds
→ Vegetables & Fruit
02 - 2 large apples, cored and sliced
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
04 - 4 cups curly kale, stemmed and roughly chopped
05 - 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (optional)
→ Spices & Seasonings
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
08 - 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
09 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
11 - 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Liquids
13 - 1/4 cup chicken broth or apple cider
# How to Make It:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss sausage slices, apples, onion, kale, and potatoes (if using) with olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, smoked paprika, thyme, chili flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Transfer the mixture to a large baking dish or sheet pan and spread evenly.
04 - Pour the chicken broth or apple cider evenly over the ingredients.
05 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until sausages are browned, apples are tender, and kale edges are crisp.
06 - Serve hot, spooning pan juices over each portion.
