Chicken Sausage Apple and Cabbage Saute

Easy, wholesome, and packed with flavor, this Chicken Sausage, Apple, and Cabbage Sauté is the perfect one-pan meal for busy weeknights. Combining tender chicken sausage, crisp green cabbage, and the sweet-tart bite of Granny Smith apples, this dish is elevated with hints of garlic, a tangy splash of apple cider vinegar, and the subtle heat of whole-grain mustard. Ready in just 35 minutes, it offers a delightful balance of savory and sweet while remaining light yet satisfying. Finished with optional fresh parsley for a pop of color and served as a standalone meal or alongside crusty bread, this cabbage sauté is a quick and hearty dish that’s as comforting as it is delicious. Perfect for those seeking healthy, flavorful weeknight dinner ideas!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 links chicken sausage (fully cooked)
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 medium green cabbage
• 1 large Granny Smith apple
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Slice the chicken sausages into 1/2-inch thick rounds and add them to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

While the sausage cooks, thinly slice the onion, core and thinly slice the cabbage, and core and slice the apple into thin wedges. Mince the garlic.

Step 4

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Stir in the sliced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Add the cabbage to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Stir in the apple slices and minced garlic. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until the apples are slightly softened.

Step 7

Return the cooked sausage to the skillet. Add the apple cider vinegar, whole-grain mustard, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together to combine and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Step 9

Serve hot as a standalone dish or alongside crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1101.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1128.0

Total Fat 69.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 240.0mg	0%
Sodium 3417.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 39.4g
Protein 59.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 282.8mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 1866.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.9%

Protein: 20.9%

Carbs: 24.2%