Chicken Sausage Apple Cheddar Skillet

Chicken sausage, tender potatoes, sweet apples, and onion simmer together under melted cheddar in this easy one-pan stovetop dinner.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 12 oz chicken sausage
• 2 apples
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 lb potatoes
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 0.75 tsp kosher salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.25 cup water

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large covered skillet over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes, salt, and pepper, then cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on several sides. (about 10 min) — Medium-high heat
2. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and heated through. If the sausage is raw, continue cooking until it reaches 165°F (74°C) internally. (about 5 min) — Medium-high heat
3. Stir in the onion, apples, thyme, and water. Cook for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. (about 2 min) — Medium heat
4. Cover the skillet and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the onion and apples are soft. (about 10 min) — Medium-low heat
5. Sprinkle the cheddar evenly over the skillet. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted. (about 3 min) — Low heat
6. Remove the skillet from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 2 minutes before serving. (about 2 min)