Sweet Potato & Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
Sweet potatoes, broccoli and fully cooked chicken sausage share one tray for a colorful dinner. Starting the potatoes first lets the broccoli stay bright while everything finishes together. Smoked paprika and garlic powder make an easy seasoning mix.
Serves: 4 | Estimated total time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 12 ounces fully cooked chicken sausage, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
How to make it
- Heat oven to 425°F. Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil, paprika, garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Spread on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast 15 minutes. If the pieces are crowded, use two trays.
- Toss broccoli with remaining oil. Add it and the fully cooked sausage to the potatoes, stir and spread out again.
- Roast 15–20 minutes more, turning once, until potatoes are easily pierced and broccoli edges are browned. Heat chicken sausage to 165°F or follow its package if it specifies a higher temperature.
- Finish with lemon juice. Serve straight away, dividing vegetables and sausage evenly.
Helpful tips
This recipe is written for fully cooked sausage, not raw links. Cut potatoes evenly; larger pieces may need extra time before the broccoli goes in.
Storage and reheating
Refrigerate leftovers in shallow covered containers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour if the room is above 90°F. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below and use leftovers within 3–4 days. Reheat to 165°F throughout. These storage guidelines follow USDA guidance.
Common question
Can I use another vegetable? Small cauliflower florets can replace broccoli, though they may need a few extra minutes to become tender.
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Recipe image is AI-generated for illustration. Results will vary with ingredients and equipment; this recipe has not been kitchen-tested.