Apple Chicken Sausage Skillet
This apple chicken sausage skillet fulfills every fall dinner desire by pairing apple cider-sweetened farro with crisped chicken sausage and sautéed apples, mushrooms, and onion.
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1 c farro
- 1½ c low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 c + 2 Tbsp apple cider
- 16 oz apple chicken sausage links, sliced
- 1 apple, diced
- 4 oz cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- ½ red onion, diced
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ¼ c walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Combine the farro, broth, and 1 cup of apple cider in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook approximately 25 to 30 minutes, or until tender. The majority of the liquid will be absorbed, but there may be a little remaining. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan or skillet. Add the sliced sausages. Crisp on each side, for approximately 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside.
- Add the onion, mushrooms, apple, salt and pepper to the same skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until apples begin to soften and mushrooms release their liquid.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of apple cider and vinegar to the skillet. Cook about 30 seconds, or until the vinegar evaporates. Reduce heat to medium-low heat. Add the cooked farro and any leftover liquid in the pot. Add the sausage to the pan. Cook approximately 1 to 2 minutes, until warmed through.
- Divide the farro among plates and top with walnuts. Enjoy!