Cheesy Chicken Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches with Italian Salad

These cheesy chicken sausage and pepper sandwiches are the ultimate quick dinner solution. In just 20 minutes, you can have a hearty, flavorful meal that tastes like it simmered all day. Juicy Italian chicken sausage is cooked with sweet peppers and onions, then topped with melty mozzarella and piled onto a crusty baguette slathered with garlic herb butter.

On the side, a bright and crunchy salad of mixed greens, grape tomatoes, sliced almonds and Parmesan cheese tossed in Italian dressing balances the richness of the sandwich. It’s a complete meal that comes together in a flash-perfect for busy weeknights.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoon Garlic Herb ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 ounce Pepper and Onion MixView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Demi-BaguetteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

9 ounce Italian Chicken Sausage MixView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 ounce Marinara CupView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 cup Mozzarella CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 ounce Mixed GreensView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Grape TomatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 tablespoon Parmesan CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 ounce Sliced AlmondsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Italian DressingView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry produce. Place the garlic herb butter packet in a glass of warm water to soften. Drain the pepper and onion mix. Halve the baguettes lengthwise.
2. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the Italian chicken sausage mix and pepper and onion mix. Cook, breaking up the sausage, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Stir in the marinara sauce. Turn off the heat. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sausage mixture and let it melt, about 1 minute.
3. Spread the garlic herb butter onto the cut sides of the baguettes. If desired, toast the baguettes in a toaster or under the broiler until golden. In a bowl, combine the mixed greens, halved grape tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, sliced almonds and Italian dressing. Toss to coat.
4. Fill the baguettes with the cheesy sausage mixture. Serve the sandwiches alongside the salad. Ensure the chicken sausage reaches an internal temperature of 165°F before serving.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of sausage?

Yes, you can substitute with pork or turkey Italian sausage, but adjust cooking time as needed.

How do I store leftovers?

Store the sandwich filling and salad separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat the filling before assembling.

Can I make this dairy-free?

You can use dairy-free mozzarella and skip the Parmesan or use a dairy-free alternative. The garlic herb butter can be replaced with olive oil.